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MindStrong
#128 - A Powerful Exercise to Turn Negative Self Talk into Positive Self Talk
May 17, 2022
Discover a powerful exercise to transform negative self-talk into positive self-talk. Learn about instructional and motivational self-talk and how they impact confidence and performance. Explore the effects of positive and negative self-talk on confidence. Get practical tips for transforming negative self-talk into positive self-talk.
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- Self-talk can greatly impact our confidence levels and perpetuating a cycle of self-doubt and unworthiness, but by practicing positive self-talk, we can shift towards a more empowering mindset.
- An effective exercise to transform self-talk involves writing scripts as the inner critic and inner fan, bringing awareness to negative self-judgments and consciously choosing a more positive inner dialogue.
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Importance of self-talk and its impact on confidence
In this podcast episode, the host discusses the power of self-talk and its profound influence on our confidence levels. He emphasizes that most of us tend to engage in negative self-talk, perpetuating a cycle of self-doubt and feelings of unworthiness. The host introduces an exercise to flip the script and turn our self-talk from negative to positive. He explains that self-talk can be categorized into instructional and motivational forms, with motivational self-talk being the focus of the exercise. The host also shares insights from a study showing that positive self-talk can act as a buffer against the detrimental effects of negative self-talk. He encourages listeners to become aware of their self-talk, challenge negative thoughts, and shift to a more positive and motivating inner dialogue.
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