The Last Ten Minutes

One of the best methods for programming your mind and building positive beliefs is what's called the end-of-the-movie exercise. This is a tremendous tool for building self-confidence prior to any upcoming situation for which you want to be at your best. And, what's really nice is that it is easy to do! Here's how it goes.

Imagine that you have gone to a movie only to find that there are 10 minutes left in the movie before it begins again. Instead of waiting in the lobby, you decide to go into the theater and watch the last 10 minutes. In effect, you see how the plot works itself out, how the drama is resolved and how the movie ends satisfactorily. You then wait for a few minutes and when the movie starts again, you watch the movie from the beginning.

Only now, however, you know that it turns out all right. You know how each part of the plot eventually resolves itself satisfactorily. Instead of becoming caught up in the drama and uncertainty and tension, you simply relax, peacefully, knowing how it all turns out at the end of the movie.

Interestingly enough, you can apply this same technique to almost everything you do. You can manufacture your own self-confidence by imagining that no matter what your situation, everything turns out perfectly in the end. Create that "end of the movie" feeling in yourself whenever you think of an upcoming event or problem that causes you any tension or insecurity.

Prior to an important meeting or sales call or an interview, take a few moments to get that "end of the movie" feeling. Then just relax. No matter what happens in the interim, you don't have to worry at all. You already know that the situation resolves itself with good for all concerned.

The interesting thing is that if you do this repeatedly, not only will you experience higher levels of self-confidence, but events in your life will tend to turn out as well or better than you could have asked for or expected. Imagine that!