Who’s with You?

Have you been feeling like you’ve been dragging along, without any real interest in the world around you? If so, you might want to do a quick self-check. Ask yourself, what have you been telling yourself, and then ask yourself who you’ve been hanging out with.

What’s the Worst that can Happen?

We’re taught from the time we’re small to be wary of failure. It starts with our parents when we learn to walk, with every admonition to be careful, and every tear when we fall. As a result, we carry those fears with us into adulthood, in the form of the negative self-talk which assures us every time we try, we could equally fail.

What do you Really Believe?

Our self-talk is frequently rooted in our beliefs about ourselves and the world around us. The problem is, in today’s crazy world, there’s more negativity coming at you than positivity. Everyone can’t wait to tell you all the ways something will go wrong, especially in regards to the things you dream of accomplishing.

Start by Saying, “Thank You”

When you look outward at the world around you, your life changes significantly, in ways you might never realize.

Negative Self-talk has a way of getting you down. This is a proven fact. The question is, how to get out of an endless loop of criticism and negative energy? The quick fix is to start with where you’re putting your attention. Take the attention off of yourself. Instead, consider how to leave a more positive impact on the world around you.

Now See This

The problem with negative self-talk is we’ve got it all memorized.

There’s nothing new to be discovered in negativity. We’ve heard all the cautions, the warnings, the dire predictions so many times we can recite them word for word. Self-talk is repetitive and incredibly insidious, worming its way past every attempt to change it.

Listen to Yourself

Self-talk is a powerful force, one with the ability to either stop you cold or send you into the realm of success. It all stems from what’s in your head, the thoughts, positive or negative, that you carry with you throughout the day.

Let the Past Stay Buried

We’ve all had negative experiences in the past. You can’t exist without having had at least one person in your life who made you feel less than you are. Nor has every experience been absolutely perfect. This is normal. It’s what we do with those experiences that matter most.

Numerous scientific studies have proven a more optimistic attitude will benefit you in terms of mental health and well-being. Even more intriguing is the idea that positive self-talk can lead to better physical health, happiness, and success in every aspect of your life.

With so much at stake, it’s obvious that switching your brain over to a habit of positive self-talk is not only a good idea but a necessary one if you truly wish to become all you can possibly be.

How can you train your brain to be positive in a world already skewed toward negativity?

Get Moving

Nothing bad comes from exercise.

In fact, not only do you improve your health with regular physical activity, but you become more creative. You think clearer. Even more important is the resulting shift in brain chemicals, leading to more positive and happy emotions.

Negative self-talk impacts your life in more ways than you can ever imagine. Without realizing it, we become our own worst enemies, stripping ourselves of self-confidence and peace of mind. Left unchecked, this lack of positivity in our lives can start affecting our health, leaving us worried and stressed, unable to relax.

Fixing it? This is actually easier than you think. It all starts with positive self-talk and following these six practical steps.

You start by catching yourself in the act. These three steps will put the brakes on negative self-talk before it can gain a foothold: