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The purpose of this exercise is to help you let go of whatever it is you are holding on to too tightly so that a new perspective has a chance to emerge. You will need a pencil, three small pieces of paper, a candle and/or matches and a small fire proof container or surface. Light the candle if you have it. On the first piece of paper write down in a few words one source of unhappiness, a problem or a regret that you have in your life right now. Take a moment to just hold that thought in your mind and become aware of all the feelings you have about it. Then hold the end of the paper in the candle or match flame and drop it into the container. Watch and make sure it burns up completely. Then take a deep inhalation and as you exhale slowly, exhale that problem out of your body, let it go. On the next piece of paper write down in a few words one change that you believe has to happen before you can be happy right now. Take a moment to just hold that thought in your mind and become aware of all the feelings you have about making the change and where your belief about it comes from. Then hold the end of the paper in the candle or match flame and drop it into the container. Watch and make sure it burns up completely. Then take a deep inhalation and as you exhale slowIy exhale that belief out of your body, let it go. On the third piece of paper write down in a few words one thing that would be different about your life if you were happy. Take a moment to just hold that thought in your mind and become aware of how you feel about it. Then hold the end of the paper in the candle or match flame and drop it into the container. Watch and make sure it burns up completely. Then take a deep inhalation and as you exhale slowly, exhale that expectation out of your body, let it go. Just spend a few moments quietly listening to your breath and enjoying the peace. You may find that you will see things differently after this exercise. Click here to Explore Your Belief Systems Click here for the Six-Step Change Model for changing your thoughts and increasing your happiness Click here for the ABC Change Model for learning optimism
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