One of the most powerful tools we can harness as adults is that voice in our head.
Some call it "self talk", others "auditory internal dialogue". How rapidly those thoughts cross our minds, much faster than human speech.
As a critic, self-talk makes bad even worse, makes good turn to bad bad, and corrodes self-esteem.
As our coach, self-talk helps us move toward hope, success, and ultimately creates a more engaged self.
Some call it "self talk", others "auditory internal dialogue". How rapidly those thoughts cross our minds, much faster than human speech.
As a critic, self-talk makes bad even worse, makes good turn to bad bad, and corrodes self-esteem.
As our coach, self-talk helps us move toward hope, success, and ultimately creates a more engaged self.
First, try this:
Next, try this:
Most of us use self-talk throughout the day. Harness the power of your self-talk to say words that are kind, true and positive.
PS: Avoid all negatives (including "don't" "no" "never"). Our "unconscious" just does not hear them!
- Notice how you are feeling.
Use a scale 1 (minimum) up to 10 (maximum). - Using self-talk, say something kind to yourself. For example, "What a great job I did with that!!"
- Notice if you feel worse, the same, or better. Use your scale again to compare changes.
Next, try this:
- Say those same positive words using the voice of someone who truly loves you. ("Great job!")
- Notice if you feel worse, the same or better. Use your scale to check for changes.
Most of us use self-talk throughout the day. Harness the power of your self-talk to say words that are kind, true and positive.
PS: Avoid all negatives (including "don't" "no" "never"). Our "unconscious" just does not hear them!