“You live the words you tell yourself in your mind.”
Take hold of a minute and think about what you’ve said to yourself today. Was it reproving? Or was it kind? How did you feel after you got involved in this inner discussion?
Meaning of Self-Talk
Many people are aware of an inner voice that provides a running monologue throughout the day and even into the night. Joyful and supportive or negative and self-defeating, this internal chatter is referred to as self-talk. This inner voice merges conscious thoughts with unconscious beliefs and biases. It is a productive way for the brain to interpret and process daily experiences. This voice is useful when it is positive, talking down fears and strengthening confidence.
Why is it beneficial for you?
· Increases energy
· Greater life contentment
· Better immune function
· Lessens pain
· Healthier cardiovascular
· Reduced possibility of death
· Better bodily well-being
· Not so much stress
Ways to Talk Yourself Up
1. Pay attention to what you are saying to yourself
- Observe what your inner voice is saying
- Is your self-talk usually positive or negative
- Each day, make records of what you are thinking
2. Challenge your self-talk.
· Is there any true evidence for what I’m thinking?
3. Change your self-talk
4. Have a purpose higher than self
- Having a strong faith in a higher potential is helpful in having
positive self-talk
- Involvement in a religious community
- Focus on the positive reasons of accomplishment
5. Cut excessively negative people out of your life
