Many times we set out to do one thing and end up doing exactly the opposite.  MindRevv breaks down the process of starting something as we encounter the outside world and react/respond to stimuli.

In changing your self-image it's important to change it in a way that will align with your experiences so that you stay in balance. Fake it till you make it, but fake it at the "edge of reality" and change will come more quickly and be sustainable.  Then... move the edge.

The word failure just plain frightens and immobilizes people, as if a failure somehow means you, personally, are a failure. It's that fear, that we will be proven less than we think we are, that stops us from trying and growing and can ensnare us in a trap of insecurity. There are four lessons I've culled from our conversations with executives and coaches that help me reframe my fear of failure:

• Fear and Anxiety are Energy
• Failure is A Necessary Step Toward Success
• Failure is Not Personal
• There is Dignity in Failure

We have beliefs about ourselves, our worth, our needs our abilities and much more. Those beliefs are the operating systems of our lives. To make change we have to uncover our beliefs and what effect those beliefs have on us.

Optimism is to a certain extent predetermined, but it's also heavily influenced by our mental process.  How we interpret the world, our moods, our self-image and the thoughts we generate all play a role in our reactions and our state of mind.  Using your mind muscles deconstructs the process to help you understand where you have the ability to direct your mood.

The secret to confidence is to operate with an abundance mentality and be driven by internal values.   If you live with a scarcity mentality you'll always be in a fearful state.  If you live by others rules, you'll never feel in control.  The key to living with confidence is to know that you can create a better world in alignment with your own values.