Goals are meant to be achieved. To succeed in life, think about how you can take postive actions every day to accomplish your goals. It may not be as difficult as it seems, but it definitely requires action. So, put your actions into overdrive（超速档） and make the most of your efforts.

 

You can truly make every action you take a positive one that builds momentum¹ and propels you forward. You'll feel better about what you're doing, and your gusto（爱好，嗜好） for life will inspire those around you.

 

Turning Positive Action into a Positive Life

 

When you put your best foot forward in all that you do, you'll develop an intense passion that will be unmatched. Sometimes you may feel like sitting back and doing as little as possible, but you'll actually enjoy your life more when you are engaged in the things you love to do.

 

Life is more fulfilling when you are passionate² about your work and family. Even though it may seem challenging to look at everything with passionate and positive eyes, such an outlook is possible. If you're unsure how you can summon more passion for a project or task, there is one tool that will help you build momentum by utilizing³ the power of a positive mindset（心态，倾向）. So what is it? Positive affirmations!

 

What Are Affirmations All About?

 

Affirmations can help you take positive action by re-defining how you think and feel. In essence, affirmations are positive statements that activate⁴ your mind and encourage you to push forward. Once you implement⁵ affirmations into your life, negative, self-defeating thoughts will be a thing of the past.

 

If you need a positive thought, for example, you can say something as simple as, "I infuse my mind, heart, and spirit with past accomplishments⁶, new ideas, and a fresh attitude." Constantly repeating positive affirmations will help you create a positive outlook in just about any situation imaginable.

 

Positive affirmations allow you to set your goals, envision them, and reaffirm them each time you state it. This positive statement only needs to be something you desire for yourself and through continued repetition, you can make it your reality. After all, words are powerful because they have the ability to elicit⁷ emotion and inspire action.

 

Affirmations are generally very simple, but they can help you make lasting⁸ changes in your life, one step at a time. If you are having a hard time finding the motivation, try an affirmation such as, "I am building momentum with each step I take." As long as your actions are congruent（适合的） with your positive mindset, you will begin to see and feel results nearly instantly.

 

Affirmations have the power to change the way you think and feel about yourself. Millions of people are using affirmations every day to help them become happier, healthier, and more balanced individuals. You can put your actions into overdrive and accomplish more in less time. After all, if words can move mountains, imagine what you will be able to do when your thoughts, attitudes and actions are aligned⁹!

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