H. Bernard Wechsler believes that repeating positive affirmations 30 seconds a day for 21 days helps to "create linked brain cells (neurons) in permanent neural networks."

Practicing affirmations (positive self-talk) and self-hypnosis removes our internal blocks and heals us from the inside while aligning the outside circumstances in our favor.

21. Learn to lose your cool

• Take risks socially, be vulnerable. This builds confidence.

22. Kill your television

• Reduce passive entertainment. It drains energy. Read, create instead.

23. Break out of y...