What to Say When You
Talk to Yourself
What you say
when you talk to yourself becomes your beliefs. Your beliefs, in turn, become
your reality. Therefore, it makes perfect sense to be kinder when you talk to yourself.
Give yourself a break, encourage yourself, become your own best cheerleader. The brain
simply believes what you tell it most. And what you tell it about you, it will
create. It has no choice. Learn what to say when you talk to yourself, use the 5 levels to
create a better you.
Level 1 Self-talk The level of negative acceptance.
This is dominated by thoughts such as I can't, I could never do that, I'm
tired, I just don't have the energy I used to have and other such gems.
Unfortunately, this is the dominant
self-talk for most people and it needs to go.
Level 2 Self-talk The level of recognition and need to change. This is dominated by
phrases such as I need to, I should. It's slightly better than level 1 but not
where we would like to spend our time. This level acknowledges a problem but
doesn't provide a solution.
Level 3 Self-talk The level of decision to change.
This consists of phrases such as I never, I no longer. Now you're showing signs
of being committed to change and are clear on what you're no longer going to do.
Saying things like I no longer smoke; I'm no longer going to put off things
that are important. This is powerful because you're now programming new
instructions to your subconscious mind.
Level 4 Self-talk The level of the better you. This is
the most powerful kind of self-talk. This is all about I am statements like I
am in control of my life, I am a winner, I am healthy, energetic, enthusiastic
and I'm going for it. Level 4 self-talk inspires, encourages, urges and
implores. This is the self-talk that challenges us to battle with our
fears and end up the victor. This is the level that we want to spend most of
our time, creating our greater good.
Level 5 Self-talk The level of universal affirmation. Characterised
by the statement “I’m one with the universe and it is one with me.” This is the
self-talk of the ancient mystics who experienced oneness with God and the
universe. It is the language of those who, having conquered their ties to a
life of earth-bound demands, choose to seek their manifest place in something
greater.
Adapted
from Shad Helmstetter “What to say when you talk to yourself”
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