How are these words contributing to the life I'd like to create?

Today, for the whole day, listen to everything that comes out of your mouth. Or even just for ten minutes. How much of what you say is a veiled, or even outright complaint about someone or something? Do you ever hear your voice taking on a repetitive whinging, defensive, or hostile tone? Words have their own energy to create or destroy. If your words are dominated by criticism or emotion, that is what you will create more of. There is nothing wrong with being aware of how you could create something even better. The difference is the energy behind the words. So if you'd like to change your pattern of defaulting to destructive criticism or emotion, ask “How are these words contributing to the life I'd like to create?” If you notice they're not, simply ask “How does it get any better than this?”