One way to sabotage success is by mentally imagining failure, thereby setting yourself up to fail before you even getting started. For example, some of us “practice” failing a test by telling ourselves, “I’ll never pass that test, I should have studied more.” When we take the test our mind freezes in anxiety and we prove ourselves right. We fail. When we daydream failure, we are engaging in negative self-talk and negative self-imaging. Changing your self-image can help you move closer to the life you desire. When you imagine a well-received speech, a compatible date or a stress-free exam in rich, vivid detail, you’re gearing your mind and body for success instead of failure. Begin practicing positive imagery by setting aside quiet time to visualize success. Close your eyes, take a deep breath and imagine what success feels like. If you felt completely successful, how would you carry yourself? What would you feel like? For help using your creative mind constructively, try hypnosis.  I have a free download titled Create the Life You Want over at icreatehabits.com.  You can put it on your media player today and begin creating the life you want.