Lifestyle Change #6

Change #6 - Mind Control

The last lifestyle change that you need to make is in the area of mind control.  In other words, you need to make a concerted effort to control what you feed your mind.  Whether you know it or not, what you think about, and the worldview that you have, has a massive impact on your life.  The saying “you are what you eat” is as true in the area of your thought life as it is for your physical body.  If you are constantly believing negative things are going to happen, or things are going to go wrong, I bet they often do!  If you see the positive in things and believe that good things are coming your way, I bet you’re right most of the time.

The bar exam is as much mental as it is anything else.  You can feel defeated before you even walk in, and not one good thing will come from that belief.  Do your best  to align your thoughts with the results you want.  If you are feeling frustrated and like you are going to fail, stop thinking those thoughts immediately!  Refuse to continue down that path, because absolutely nothing good will come of it.  If you have the self discipline to change every negative thought you have about the bar exam into a positive one, you will have the key to being successful in every area of your life.  And it really does come down to self discipline.  Don’t be fooled by thinking you are supposed to “feel” positive.  Change your mind, and your feelings will follow.

If you think this is all mumbo jumbo, answer these two questions: What is the benefit of having negative thoughts and beliefs (this includes worrying) about the bar exam?  What is the downside of having positive thoughts and beliefs about the bar exam, and refusing to worry about it?

For more reading on having a positive mindset, check out this post I wrote titled "Visualize Your Success"

{Did you find this post helpful? It came straight out of my book, The Goat’s Guide: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Preparing for the California Bar Exam on Your Own}