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WORDS MATTER

Ever notice how our mindset shifts after someone is rude or unkind? How about when our confidence or self-esteem is challenged?

Now, imagine if we recorded those harsh words, and blasted them on repeat all day. None of us would be surprised by our bad moods and struggling mental health.

But in reality, this is what we do on a daily basis: we talk to ourselves in a way, that in any two-person conversation, would be considered abusive.

"You're so stupid."

"You'll never be able to do that."

"Nope, you can't."

"Don't even try. You know you'll fail or quit."

“They’ve already done it and better. Why try?”

And my personal sarcastic go-to when making a mistake, "Ugh, genius."

Why? Why do we speak to ourselves that way? Why do we allow this negative self-talk? We wouldn't want others to speak to us that way, and we certainly would never speak that way to others.

practice positive self-talk

We should be setting the precedent on how we allow ourselves to be spoken to, and actively practice that dialogue with ourselves first.

Have you been kind to yourself lately? What compliments and encouraging words have you supported yourself with today? What have you said to others in the past that you’ve never had the confidence to say to yourself?

And if you still need help with what positive self-talk looks like, just use the way Leslie Knope talks to Ann Perkins as a guide.

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