{"id":548,"date":"2017-10-20T22:20:44","date_gmt":"2017-10-20T21:20:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pieceofmind.andwedothis.uk\/2017\/10\/20\/engaging-positive-self-talk-can-change-life\/"},"modified":"2026-09-25T09:04:12","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T08:04:12","slug":"engaging-positive-self-talk-can-change-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/piece-of-mind.co.uk\/ianyoung-birmingham\/blog\/2017\/10\/20\/engaging-positive-self-talk-can-change-life\/","title":{"rendered":"How Engaging in Positive Self talk can change your Life"},"content":{"rendered":"

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How Engaging in Positive Self talk can change your Life.<\/h1>\n

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If we only understood the power of our thoughts and how they influence our lives.<\/h2>\n

Most people when asked would disagree that their world is created by their own inner self talk. The good news is that regardless of any challenges you are facing right now you can make a change. With a little discipline and practice some simple changes can completely change your life.
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You are not your story!<\/h2>\n

We all do it, day in day out\u2026 that internal dialogue we all constantly chat with ourselves.
\nMost of the time this \u201cchatting\u201d is not very constructive and tends to be negative. Self talk
\nis your ego\u2019s way of keeping you where you are.. It does not like change.
\nI am sure you can recall some self talk right now, I can almost guarantee it is negative,
\nfull of worry and doubt that leaves you feeling worried, demotivated and at a place where
\nchange is almost impossible to achieve.
\nYour thoughts are made up of words which normally result in false beliefs, I am not good
\nenough, I will fail, I will never be thin, I will never get the partner if my dreams\u2026.. I am sure
\nyou can relate to this on some level. This behaviour pattern will keep you stuck and avoiding
\nany form of growth and dreams.<\/p>\n

The battle between your thoughts and what you want from life are tough.<\/h2>\n

Your inner voice is capable of telling you so many horrible things about yourself, and for
\nthe most part you believe every single word it says. You become trapped in your own
\nhead, disempowered and feeling that sense of I cannot achieve, I do not deserve, this is
\nmy lot in life just accept it and get on with it.<\/p>\n

You are not your thoughts!<\/h2>\n

Thoughts are just that\u2026. thoughts. Before you created them they simply did not exist. So
\nwhy do we get so hung up on our thoughts? We believe them as if the problems and
\nnightmares we have created in thought are stood right in front of us. We cannot control
\nthought and despite popular belief we cannot only think positive thoughts.
\nInstead how about understanding these thoughts for what they are\u2026.just thoughts. If a
\nthought pops into your head that does not serve a positive intention just wave it through,
\ndo not get caught up in dialogue with it. So next time the inner voice serves up \u201c You will
\nnever be thin, have that job, have that home, be loved\u201d just wave that thought through
\nand continue with your day. It is only when we engage with these thoughts we begin to
\nbelieve they are true.<\/p>\n

Why am I telling you all this?<\/h2>\n

Once you discover that you are not your thoughts things will start to change. I want you
\nto start practicing and being aware of your thoughts and differentiating between the true
\nyou and your ego self.
\nAt first it seems difficult acknowledging your thoughts but like anything else in life with a
\nbit of practice you will get better. If you tell yourself you can or you tell yourself you can\u2019t
\nyou’re probably right \u2026..
\nHere are some tips to help control negative self-talk:<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Practice being aware of the thoughts that are going on in your head and any self<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    talk that\u2019s going on. Dedicate sometime to getting better at this and remember
    \nyou’re only ever one thought away from being ok.<\/p>\n

      \n
    1. Try and find 10-15 minutes everyday where you can sit quietly with no<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      distractions, just close your eyes focus on your breathing and try and quieten
      \nthings down. In time you will learn how to quieten your mind so that you can start
      \nlistening to your own voice, noticing the difference between the ‘your voice, your
      \nsoul, your wisdom’ and ‘the noisy unhelpful ego voice’.<\/p>\n

        \n
      1. Accept that your negative self-talk will happen but you do not have to engage with<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        it and be affected by it.<\/p>\n

          \n
        1. Your inner voice will tell you stories like \u201cThis will never work\u201d, \u201cWe don\u2019t have<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          time for this\u201d……….Don\u2019t get drawn into this as your ego likes to resist change,
          \njust trust the process and start practicing.<\/p>\n

            \n
          1. In order to live a happy and fulfilled life and be able to deal with the challenges<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            and stress life will present at times, teaching your ego that you will not engage in
            \nself doubt and negative dialogue will help you lead a much happier life.
            \nI am always happy to answer any questions or comments you may have.
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