Every day, consciously or unconsciously, we make "what if..." statements or evaluations to ourselves (and even to others).

It's how we complete that thought that determines our moods, actions, and results each day and throughout our lives.

If you follow "what if..." with negative predictions, such as
What if...I don't get that job?
What if...I try it and it doesn't work?
What if...they say no?
What if...they laugh at me?
What if...I forget what to say?
What if...I lose money?
You're going to be operating from a feeling and place of fear. That will put up a "red light" to positive action and therefore be less likely to yield positive results for you.

When you're in fear mode, you are reactionary instead of thoughtful & creative. When you're in fear mode, you have a whole different physiology (protection, weakness, neutrality vs. openness, strength, growth).

However, if your "what if..." thoughts are followed with positive predictions, such as
What if...they DO hire me?
What if...I try it and it works great?
What if...they say yes?
What if...they accept what I'm saying?
What if...I speak my thoughts effortlessly?
What if...I make gobs of money with this?
What if...if it could be easy and fun?
You're going to be operating from a feeling and place of peace and/or excitement. That will put up a 'green light" to positive action and therefore be more likely to yield positive results for you (or at least allow you to enjoy the journey of pursuit).

When you are in the mindset of "positive possibility," you are thoughtful & creative; your physiology is one of openness and strength, and allows for growth (physical and emotional). (In fact, studies show that optimists live longer, healthier, more successful lives than pessimists).

Everything that follows your "what if" is just a POSSIBILITY. None of the possibilities has happened anywhere yet—except in your imagination—so why not choose to predict a positive outcome?

PUTTING IT INTO ACTION:
The next time you find yourself in fear or procrastination mode, check in with your "what if..." thoughts. For every negative one you uncover, follow it with "but what if... (the opposite, positive possible outcome)" with a twinkle in your eye and a smile. Even visualize the positive "what if" outcome. Imagine what that would FEEL like. REALLY see it and feel it. Once you're in that good feeling state with a sense of optimism, your creative mind is engaged. Take the next best action that comes to mind to bring it about.

What if you could...

Live Life Fully,
Lisa