In this episode of "Get Out Of Your Head", titled "How To Manage The Voice In Your Head", host Rachel creates a judgment-free zone, assuring listeners that nothing they say will be shocking.
She dives into the concept of the voices we hear in our heads, explaining that they're a natural part of being human, as we think in words and pictures.
Rachel reveals that our unconscious mind plays a significant role in our decision-making process, often determining our actions before we're consciously aware of them. These voices, stemming from our psyche, serve to protect us but can also lead to overthinking, procrastination, and other self-limiting behaviors.
Rachel emphasizes that everyone experiences these voices differently, but they all have the same underlying purpose: self-preservation.
She shares tangible actions to help listeners understand and differentiate between these voices, offering exercises to quiet unhelpful voices and amplify empowering ones.
In the episode, Rachel guides listeners through exercises to identify and understand their inner voices better.
By exploring the triggers, feelings, and actions associated with different parts of themselves, listeners can gain insight into their psyche. Rachel also provides questions to ask overactive parts, helping listeners find balance and harmony within themselves.
Key topics covered:
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How to identify and understand the different voices in your head
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Exercises to differentiate between helpful and unhelpful inner voices
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Techniques to quiet unhelpful voices and amplify empowering ones
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Exploring the roles different parts play in managing day-to-day life
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Questions to ask overactive parts to find balance and harmony within oneself
Questions to consider based on this episode:
Exercise One:
Getting to know your parts:
1.) Think of a situation or person that is triggering for you…
What situations and people activate a particular part?
What feelings go with that part?
What actions go with that part?
What “job” does this part have?
How is it trying to help you?
How do people around you react to this part?
How do you feel after this part goes away?
Are there other parts that react to this part?
2.) As you go through your day, consider:
Parts that help manage your day and get things done
Parts that help you rest and relax
Parts that protect you
Parts that help you know and assert your needs
Parts that help you have fun
Parts that take care of you
Parts that take care of others
3.) As you think of parts, here are some parts they might play:
Parts that help manage your day and get things done
Parts that help you rest and relax
Parts that protect you
Parts that help you know and assert your needs
Parts that help you have fun
Parts that take care of you
Parts that take care of others
Exercise Two: Questions to ask a part that is overactive
What is this part's job?
What is its highest positive intention?
What is it afraid will happen if it doesn't work so hard?
If there were another way to manage the situation it is working to protect from, would this part be open to that?
Is there something this part needs in order to be able to do that?
Are there any actions that this part of the Self could take to help this part play its role in a more balanced way?
