In this 10-Minute Commute #64: Speak Back! Stop the negative self-talk. This type of self-talk can be damaging to progress toward success. Here are some points that can help you stop negative self-talk:
Catch the negative thought: The first step to stopping negative self-talk is to become aware of it. Pay attention to your thoughts and try to identify when you start thinking negatively about yourself. Once you catch the negative thought, you can begin to challenge it.
Challenge the negative thought: Once you have identified the negative thought, challenge it by asking yourself if it is true. Often, negative thoughts are not based on reality but are instead based on our fears and insecurities.
Replace the negative thought with a positive one: Once you have challenged the negative thought, replace it with a positive one. Reframe the negative thought into a positive affirmation. For example, if you are thinking "I'm not good enough," replace it with "I am enough, and I have many strengths and qualities."
"Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such thin