Change in Language

The other day I was talking with my daughter.  Yes, one of my unstated (here) goals is to lose weight.  As we were talking, I realized that I am not using the proper language in my everyday conversations.  I'm not using inappropriate language mind you, just not using positive reinforcing language.

For example, we were looking at the clothes in my closet.  I could probably have been a project on TLC's "What Not to Wear".  I dress for comfort.  I like jeans and t-shirts or shorts and t-shirts.  Lately, I have been trying to upgrade my wardrobe.  For my birthday I got dress shorts instead of gym shorts.  Of course, I had my daughter looking in my closet to find a shirt to go with one of these new pair of shorts because I didn't think I had anything that would go with the fashion color that I got.  As we were talking, I said "If I get to my goal weight".  As I said that out loud it occurred to me that if I truly want to make this a goal, I need to change my language.

IF makes it a dream.  What would make it a goal? WHEN.  So I corrected myself and said "WHEN I get to my goal weight" I would go shopping for cute clothes, not just t-shirts.  We even talked about who I would go shopping with.

So now I am reevaluating my use of language.  Am I using the correct language to visualize the change that I am looking for, or am I using the dream language.  I'm certain there are other areas that I am not using the positive language that will help create the change.  It is an attitude thing that says "HECK YES, I'M GOING TO DO THIS".

So today, and this week, I will actively listen to the words I'm using and ask myself if those are words of change or are they words of dreams.  What is your choice of words saying to you?