New Mindset, Who Dis? 749 - What words do you use to talk to yourself?
Nov 3, 2025
Discover how the science of hope can transform your mindset! Explore the impact of language on resilience and recovery. Learn about the concepts of agency and pathways, and how they contribute to a hopeful outlook. The podcast unveils studies showing that positive self-talk boosts performance. Plus, find practical tips for shifting your language to cultivate motivation and resilience. Finally, see how hopeful language can enhance your relationships and personal growth. Dive into a world where words truly matter!
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Hope Is A Trainable Cognitive Skill
- Hope is a cognitive skill made of agency (motivation) and pathways (strategies).
- Language trains those skills by keeping the mind in motion and generating alternatives.
Conditional Language Keeps You Problem-Solving
- Future and conditional clauses cue the brain to search for solutions instead of stopping.
- Saying "I will" or "If I" activates pathway thinking and keeps problem-solving engaged.
Use Movement Verbs To Restart Momentum
- Use movement-oriented verbs like "I'm learning" or "I'm rebuilding" to activate persistence circuitry.
- Replace static declarations with progressive tense to restart motivation and forward momentum.
