“Be thankful for each new challenge because it will build your strength and character.” — Anonymous
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Let’s think for a second, have we ever realized the way that we talk to ourselves? If for a minute we pay attention, and we listen to our thoughts, we might be surprised with the amount of negative thoughts and self-talk that goes on.
The way we talk to ourselves has an impact on our mental health as our body and heart hears everything that our mind says, and our mind believe the words and thoughts that feed it with.
Changing the way we talk to ourselves, and challenging your thoughts and negative self-talk can be rough but you know you can make this change, this is your new challenge.
It takes time, and patience but the fact that you are ready and willing to take the step and change, shows the courage and power you are.
HEALTHY SELF-TALK “You live the words you tell yourself in your mind.” — Dr. Magdalena Battles
How to put in practice “HEALTHY SELF-TALK” Let’s start with some helpful tricks. Positive self-talk is common useful for when we are feeling down and it can help us to feel better about ourselves and strengths. Next time you doubt about yourself, or you are having a rough day, or maybe you don’t feel well or you feel your are not enough, remember this:
TURN YOUR NEGATIVE THOUGHTS OFF AND TURN YOUR POSITIVE THOUGHTS ON!
TURN ON
I allow myself to make mistakes.
I am enough, and I’m worthy too.
I’ve got this! I can make it happen!
I love myself!
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TURN OFF
I hate myself./Nobody likes me.
I’m not good enough.
I give up! I can’t do this.
I hate myself./Nobody likes me.
