Nicholas Davis 🔑 🔒’s Post

The quote "It's not what you say to everyone else that determines your life: It's what you whisper to yourself that has the greatest power" is a reminder that our self-talk has a profound impact on our thoughts, feelings, and actions. What we say to ourselves on a regular basis shapes our beliefs about ourselves, our abilities, and the world around us. When we have positive self-talk, we are more likely to believe in ourselves and our ability to achieve our goals. We are also more likely to feel confident and optimistic. For example, if we are about to give a presentation, we might tell ourselves things like "I am prepared," "I am confident in my abilities," and "I am going to do a great job." This positive self-talk can help us to perform at our best and achieve our desired outcome. Conversely, when we have negative self-talk, we are more likely to doubt ourselves and our abilities. We are also more likely to feel anxious and pessimistic. For example, if we are about to give a presentation, we might tell ourselves things like "I'm going to forget everything," "I'm going to look stupid," and "Everyone is going to judge me." This negative self-talk can undermine our confidence and performance, and make it more difficult to achieve our goals. The good news is that we can choose our self-talk. We can train ourselves to have more positive self-talk by paying attention to what we say to ourselves and consciously replacing negative thoughts with positive ones. This may take time and effort, but it is a worthwhile investment. When we have positive self-talk, we are more likely to live happy and fulfilling lives. Here are some tips for developing more positive self-talk: ⚫ Pay attention to your thoughts. What do you say to yourself on a regular basis? Are your thoughts positive or negative? ⚫ Challenge negative thoughts. When you have a negative thought, ask yourself if it is really true. Is there any evidence to support it? If not, replace the negative thought with a more positive one. ⚫ Be specific and realistic. When setting goals for yourself, be specific about what you want to achieve and make sure your goals are realistic. This will help you to stay motivated and avoid feeling overwhelmed. ⚫ Focus on your strengths. Everyone has strengths and weaknesses. Make a list of your strengths and remind yourself of them on a regular basis. This will help you to build your confidence and self-esteem. ⚫ Be kind to yourself. Everyone makes mistakes. When you make a mistake, don't beat yourself up about it. Instead, learn from your mistake and move on. Remember, your self-talk has the power to shape your life. Choose to be kind to yourself and speak positive messages to yourself on a regular basis. #bekind #kindness #optimism #cando #attitude