Originally Posted by
HKAngel24 
Does anyone believe that if they begin to THINK they are wonderful, deserving- all that good stuff- that they will eventually develop these qualities?? I don't even mean BELIEVE, I guess I mean to ask if anyone has had experience with this ??
I realize the idea that we are all inherently worthy etc. but am wondering that if we really ACT and BEHAVE as though we respect and love ourselves and we are priceless goods and we value ourselves- will we eventually begin to feel it/develop it?
There is a book, "I Could Be Anything If I Only Knew What It Was" by Barbara Sher.
In a part of the book she talks about "acting as if". She says that if you 'act as if' you are __________(fill in the blank) . Then you will start to be that person. She said that actions can come before affirmations.
She tried this out with ex-heroin addicts she was working with who were trying to find employment and she said it was a very successful approach.