Your dentist possibly has told you “If you don’t brush your teeth at least twice a day to eliminate the bacteria, one of three things will ultimately happen. You’ll get gingivitis, your teeth will decay, or at the very least, you’ll have breath that will chase your friends away.”

None of these sound like a good outcome to me. So twice a day brushing sounds like a good thing. But you are probably asking how this relates to self growth and success.

Much like the bacteria that builds up on your teeth causing them to decay, mental bacteria can build up in your mind. The kind of bacteria I am talking about is negative thinking (frequently referred to as stinkin’ thinkin’).

You need to recognize the warning signs of mental bacteria: Like the invisible stuff that forms on your teeth, mental bacteria creeps into your life in a covert way as well. It frequently gets to us through negative self-talk, negative people and media messages. We often don’t see that it’s building up. So how do we get rid of mental bacteria?

Brush at least twice a day. Become a student of success. And make it a daily habit. So many of us let mental bacteria build up and muck up our thinking by neglecting one of our most important resources- our mind!

Success habits must be done daily without thinking about it and should naturally be a part of your daily actions. Here are some ways to get rid of the mental bacteria:

  • Start your morning by thinking about all of the things you have to be thankful for.
  • Read some personal development material each morning.
  • Read some personal development material every night before bed.
  • Listen to a motivational or inspirational CD as you drive your car.
  • Listen to a personal development message on your iPod while taking a walk.
  • Sign up to have inspiring stories or quotes emailed to you daily.
  • Keep inspiring pictures and quotes on the walls in your home and office.
  • Keep inspiring motivational reminders by your phone.
  • Put notes with your short term goals where you can see them in your home, office, and car.
  • Spend 10 minutes every day meditating or envisioning your future success.
  • Stay away from things and people that will suck the positive attitude out of you.

Success and a positive attitude don’t happen over night. They come day by day. A friend recently shared with me that he began taking 30 minutes each night to go for a walk. He said it does wonders for his outlook, energy, and his mind. As well, he said the fresh air helps clear his mind and think without interruption. He went on to say that the walks help him take away all of the negativity from the day. It’s a great idea, especially if you’re listening to some self growth material.

I am convinced that if you can spend 10 minutes every day in the shower, you can put in 10 minutes every day reading ,listening to or learning a positive message or something to do with self growth to get rid of the mental bacteria. It’s important to becoming successful to stay focused and invest in your mind and attitude, to clear away the bacteria and to keep learning.

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