Exercise – Transforming “I have to” into “I choose to”


1) Say the “I have to _______” sentence. Connect to the unpleasant energy of feeling forced.

2) Transform the sentence, beginning with I choose to ________ and then follow it by the positive reason why you choose it.

"I choose to ________ , because I want to _________ ". 

1. I have to go to work.
>> “I choose to go to work, because I want ______”
Feel the difference in your body.

2. I have to develop my skills in giraffe communication.
>> “I choose to develop my skills in giraffe communication, because I want ______”
Feel the difference in your body.

3. I have to pay this bill.
>> “I choose to pay this bill, because I want ______”
Feel the difference in your body.


Practice on your own examples

Name three things you think you have to do.
Go through the steps above with each of your “have to” items.

I have to ____

I choose to ____ , because I want ______ .