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Life is challenging enough without being constantly reminded of every negative aspect of our situations. But for some of us, this is exactly what we do—to ourselves.
Previous episodes of the Stand Out Be You Podcast have made mention of the power of self-talk. But on this episode, your host Tequila Dodard delves into just why negative self-talk can be so damaging, and how to change up your self-talk for good.
It’s interesting, but some of us may not not even realize how negative thinking may be dominating our lives. This may be something that you deal with daily, and you’ve come to see that it’s normal. However, it’s only normal if you allow it to be that way.
A scary thing happens when we continuously talk ourselves out of being excited or hopeful: we begin to accept the idea that we don’t deserve rewards and goodness in life. But this just isn’t true.
This kind of thinking can wreak havoc on our self-perception, and over time, it insidiously affects every aspect of our lives. Maybe our own thoughts and words can’t actually change reality, but they can change the way we perceive reality, which often feels like the same thing.
Changing up your inner monologue to emphasize positive thinking is the best way to combat negative thoughts.
As Tequila explains in this episode, positive self-talk is a skill to be formed, and it won’t come to you immediately. But with the strategies listed on this podcast, as well as frequent practice on your end, it’s possible to learn how to clear your mind of negative thoughts.
Positive thinking might not turn your life into unicorns and rainbows. But what it will do is give you the strategies and tools you need to meet the challenges you face on a daily basis!
Are you on a mission to learn how to be a positive person, and to find inspiration to keep improving your life? So are we!
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