This is where the practical application comes in. He advises that making a new choice requires more than willpower; it requires the installation of new software in the brain. This is done through affirmations and conscious redirection of the internal narrative. You don't just decide to be confident; you reprogram your mind to accept that you are confident, making the choice to act confidently a natural extension of your self-image rather than a forced effort.
If you struggle to choose a healthy lifestyle, Helmstetter would argue it is because your internal programming says, "I am someone who struggles with discipline," or "I deserve a treat." To change the choice, you must change the program. choices shad helmstetter pdf free