The Directive Affirmation Technique
The Directive Affirmation is a paragraph written in the first person present tense that describes a person's goal, pay value of the goal, plan to reach the goal and habits and attitudes affecting the goal. It is rehearsed repetitively, causing the Self-Image to change.
These are the steps;
- Define the goal
- Set a time limit to run the Directive Affirmation (21 Days is recommended)
- List the personal pay value of reaching the goal
- Outline the plan to achieve the goal
- Write a Directive Affirmation in the first person present tense… begin with the words – " I AM "
- Make 5 Copies (at least) of the Directive Affirmation in your own handwriting on 100mm x 150mm cards
- Place the cards in five prominent places (these are called 'key points')
- Each time you come to a Key Point READ and VISUALISE your Directive Affirmation with feeling and emotion.
- Run this Directive Affirmation for 21 Days, then rest for 9 Days and repeat IF necessary (with or without modifications if necessary) OR replace it with a totally new Directive Affirmation
Soon, as your Self-Image changes you will become that person described in the Directive Affirmation. Your performance now will Subconsciously improve permanently. There are only two possible outcomes with this technique… 1/ You WILL become the person you want to be OR 2/ You will quit and continue to get the same results in your life… it is that simple
Again….
"NOTHING IS GOING TO CHANGE UNLESS YOU CHANGE.."
The above information is largely extracted from the following book; The Mental Management System – With Winning In Mind by Lanny Bassham. Additional information can be found at www.mentalmanagement.com
From the Desk of Drew Innes
"Never Lose Sight of Your Dreams, be a 5%er and Dream BIg…" Follow this format when writing your Directive Affirmation - BE, DO, HAVE….
BE…
I AM so happy and grateful now that I AM …… (Insert your state of being / goal) ……
DO…
It is LIKE ME to …… (Insert your actions / adjectives here) …….
HAVE…
As a result I HAVE and ENJOY ……. (insert your results / benefits here) …….
Here is a Directive Affirmation example;
Step 1 – Define the Goal. 'To be a Peak Performer and Top Income Earner in the Direct Sales Industry'
Step 2 – Set the Time limit. 'By 30th June 2010'
Step 3 – List the personal pay value of reaching your goal
- I have taken my next step towards financial independence
- I am present in my children's life
- I enjoy the time freedom to educate and influence my children through life experiences traveling the world.
- Our family homes are a sanctuary for living, loving, learning and leaving a legacy.
- I enjoy the recognition of being one of the best performers in my Industry and Company
- I experience the greatest joy when helping other people achieve their full potential
Step 4 – Outline the Plan to Achieve the Goal.
- I have implemented and live by the LPU 5 Pillars of Success
- I take massive action in my Marketing everyday and have allocated an appropriate budget to achieve my financial goals.
- I have a workable 'Daily Method of Operation' and monitor my Key Performance Indicators each week
- I am positioned at Destiny in the compensation plan and attend every conference.
- I give back to the LPU community by always acting with Integrity and contributing on most calls and Host / Present events / training whenever possible
- I exercise daily for 1hour and read / listen to audio books for 1 hour per day to 'keep the axe sharp
- I READ and VISUALISE my Directive Affirmation daily
Step 5 – Write a Directive Affirmation (in your own handwriting so YOU own it) See below example (but don't copy mine…)
1st January 2010
I AM so happy and grateful that I AM serving on the Lifepath Global Leadership Team and being a Peak Performer and Top Income Earner in the Direct Sales Industry.
It is like me to meditate daily and visualise my goals being achieved. It is like me to have the mindset and habits of a peak performer because I am a daily student of personal and professional development. It is like me to have an abundance of leads and people joining my team because I take massive action everyday, marketing my business. It is like me to follow the system of success and generate $50k/month in income. It is like me to mastermind with Leaders in the Industry and to collaborate and pay forward value to others. It is like me to be consistent and persistent in my actions, playing full out and being the leader that expects and achieves results. It is like me to exercise my body, mind and soul daily to maintain peak performance. It is like me to read and visualise my directive affirmation daily.
As a result I have and enjoy financial independence and time freedom to be present in my children's lives. I love the sanctuary of our family homes and feel blessed to accommodate my family through all stages of their life. I enjoy the freedom to educate and influence my children with world travel so they grow up with broad cultural experiences. I enjoy serving other people and helping them live with purpose and passion. I enjoy the recognition as a Peak Performer and Top Income Earner in Lifepath and the Direct Sales Industry.
I AM so happy and grateful that I AM serving on the Lifepath Global Leadership Team and being a Peak Performer and Top Income Earner in the Direct Sales Industry.
“I AM Wealth, I am Abundance, I am Joy, I am Infinite Possibilities, there is nothing, I cannot Be, Do or Have….” – Drew Innes
I am currently a member of the LPU Global Leadership Team and a recognised Peak Performer In Lifepath Unlimited. I am steadfastly becoming a recognised peak performer in the Direct Sales Industry. I will be a Industry Top Money Earner by June 2010. I am working towards Financial Independence over the next 3 years and currently enjoy time freedom with my children.
If you want to know more… ask me how? Contact me at +61 414 555 966 or drewinnes@me.com
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January 4th, 2010 at 9:16 pm
Drew,
I just wanted to say a big thank you for the webinar tonight. You have made it so much clearer for me about goal setting and what real affirmations are about, also how to write effective ones. The ideas of the visual minsets is incredible. I have taken so much from your talk and now will action them all.
The time and effiort you put into these webinars is greatly appreciated.
Kindest Regards
Maria
January 8th, 2010 at 9:59 am
Hi Drew,
Thank you for sharing this information. It comes to me soon after reading and implementing John Assaraf's Neural Reconditioning Process in his book 'The Answer', although I have to be honest and say that I haven't been doing it on a consistent basis. You've inspired me to commit fully by creating my own Directive Affirmation and following the practical steps, but also to create a Marketing Plan, which I've started on this morning. It's so funny, the LOA has been at work again because I'm going through the Discovery Series for the second time and am up to Day 24, where Coleman Fisher is talking about his Vision Map. I've chosen one goal to work on, created steps, and daily tasks as a result. Now I just need to work out a daily method of operation to make sure I don't get sidetracked!
June 7th, 2010 at 7:28 pm
Hi Drew,
Absolutely brilliant! I love it.
Putting it into action yesterday! I’ll definitely be coming back for more jewels of wisdom in the future!