“I really can’t see the instructions, I must be past it.” “With these stiff knees, I must be getting old”. How many times have you heard people saying things like this to themselves?  We probably all do it from time to time. Well, I’ve got news for you – it’s time to stop. And why’s that, you ask?

Well, it’s because your brain is actually just too logical a tool and basically carries out anything you tell it, it’s not really very discerning in this area. So, if I keep telling myself that “I must be getting older”, then my brain will start to make that happen. It will start to equip me with all the traits that I associate with “older” people. And because of what I am telling myself, I will start to notice those things more and that will just reinforce this negative cycle.

So, if I go around and tell myself that age doesn’t matter and I can feel as fit and healthy as I want any time, then my brain is more likely to keep my body in tip-top condition. So, what are you telling yourself today? What can you tell yourself that’s more positive?