Why will power is not always enough?

"when imagination

and will, are in conflict,

the imagination

always wins"

Emile Coue

So let's suppose that you have decided to lose weight or quit smoking and will be using only 'will power', what do you think your chances for success will be? Study after study confirms your chances are very slim indeed.

The first thing that happens to most is that they start imagining how difficult it will be fighting the cravings. So your grit your teeth and plow ahead. The problem is that you keep imagining the difficulty and perhaps the fall out from your failure. All you are really doing is setting yourself to fail.

As our buddy Emile said, imagination will always win out so the only logical course of action is to take control of your thoughts and imagine that your goal will be achieved easily. Imagine a success outcome with improved health and the admiration of friends. Stay focused in your imagination on positive feelings and your chances are greatly improved.

"logic will take your from A to B

Imagination will take you anywhere"

Albert Einstein

Now if you will excuse me, I'm going to sit here and imagine kicking some serious butt in my next squash game.

Eduardo