Psychologist and author Rachel Turrow has developed an entire series of workouts that all of us can use to strengthen our inner voices. She recommends starting off your self talk workouts a bit more simply with just one breath. Inhale my friend, for example,. We do know that changing your breathing on purpose can sometimes reduce stress. It also takes your attention to your physical body away from that endless cycle of rumination in your mind.
Lots of us hit the gym in January to get fit - but should we also be exercising our minds in preparation for tough times? A daily "self-talk workout" might be just as beneficial as squats and push-ups, says Seattle University psychology professor Rachel Turow.
By practicing simple self-compassion exercises each day - such as breathing techniques - we can prepare for future challenges when we'll need those tools to help us tackle crippling self-criticism or paralyzing sorrow.
Further reading: The Self Talk Workout by Rachel Turow
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