positive self talk and your natural state of being

Positive Self-Talk and Your Natural State of Being

POSITIVE SELF-TALK PRACTICE

Positive self-talk is an essential tool for experiencing the abundance of your natural state of being.

It involves intentionally speaking to yourself in a positive and uplifting manner, rather than engaging in negative self-talk.

Positive self-talk can help you identify and change negative patterns of thought and behavior, which can improve your overall well-being.

By practicing positive self-talk, you can become more aware of negative thought patterns and replace them with more positive and empowering thoughts.

As explained in Being YOU! Awaken to the Abundance of Your Natural State of Being, positive self-talk can help us “change the way we think about ourselves and our situations.”

“Positive self-talk is one of the most powerful tools we have for transforming our lives.” ~ Dr. Scott Zarcomas

By incorporating positive self-talk into your daily routine, you can begin to identify and change negative patterns of thought and behavior, and experience more joy, security, acceptance, peace, and freedom in your daily life.


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THE PROBLEM OF NEGATIVE SELF-TALK

Negative self-talk can be detrimental to one’s overall well-being.

It is the inner dialogue that we have with ourselves, which can be self-defeating and critical. Negative self-talk can lead to feelings of worthlessness, anxiety, and depression, which can negatively impact our self-confidence and relationships.

Furthermore, negative self-talk can also impact our physical health by increasing stress levels and elevating cortisol levels, leading to chronic stress and weakening the immune system.

“The words we speak to ourselves are powerful beyond measure. Our inner dialogue shapes our beliefs and attitudes, which in turn influence our behavior and actions.” ~ Dr. Scott Zarcinas

According to research, the average person has about 50,000 thoughts per day, and up to 70% of those thoughts can be negative (source: Psychology Today).

Negative self-talk often involves criticizing oneself, self-doubt, focusing on the negative aspects of situations, and predicting negative outcomes (catastrophic thinking).

As such, negative self-talk tends to follow 4 main routes. Here are the “4 P’s of Negative Self-Talk” and some examples of their expression:

  1. Personalising – you are overly critical of yourself and tend to blame yourself when things go wrong (critical, self-doubt, imposter syndrome).
  2. Polarising – you see things as black and white, good or bad, with no grey areas or middle ground (righteousness, superiority, closed-mindedness).
  3. Propagating– you build mountains out of molehills, and only focus on the bad or negative aspects of situations, dismissing anything good or positive (cynical, dramatising, futility).
  4. Predicting – you always expect the worst outcome, no matter how unlikely (catastrophising, worrisome, anxious).

Negative self-talk can be a vicious cycle that reinforces negative thought patterns and behaviors, and it can be so ingrained in our minds that we may not even realize we are doing it.

As such, negative self-talk can also be a significant obstacle in achieving one’s goals and living a happy life.

“Negative self-talk can be incredibly damaging. It can hold us back from achieving our goals and living the life we want.” ~ Dr. Scott Zarcinas

The problem with negative self-talk is that it reinforces limiting beliefs and keeps us stuck in a negative mindset. It can become a self-fulfilling prophecy, leading us to avoid taking risks and making positive changes in our lives.

It’s important to identify and challenge negative self-talk because it can hold us back from living a meaningful and fulfilling life. The good news is that, with practice, we can learn to change our negative self-talk into positive self-talk.

POSITIVE SELF-TALK

The solution to negative self-talk is to intentionally practice positive self-talk. This involves intentionally speaking to oneself in a positive and uplifting manner, rather than engaging in negative self-talk. Positive self-talk can help individuals identify and change negative patterns of thought and behavior, which can lead to improved overall well-being.

By intentionally practicing positive self-talk, individuals can begin to reprogram their thought patterns and replace negative self-talk with more positive and empowering self-talk.

“Positive self-talk is like a shield that protects us from the negative influences of our environment. It helps us to stay focused, motivated, and resilient in the face of challenges and setbacks.” ~ Dr. Scott Zarcinas

The benefits of positive self-talk are numerous. Positive self-talk can improve one’s overall well-being by reducing stress, increasing self-confidence, and promoting a more positive outlook on life. It can also lead to improved physical health by strengthening the immune system and reducing the risk of chronic diseases.

Positive self-talk can also help us achieve our goals, overcome obstacles, and live a more fulfilling life. Positive self-talk can also improve relationships by promoting more positive interactions with others.

Research data supports the effectiveness of positive self-talk in our life. A study published in the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology found that individuals who practiced positive self-talk experienced improved overall well-being, including reduced anxiety and depression.

POSITIVE SELF-TALK TOOLS & TECHNIQUES

There are a variety of tools, techniques, practices, and exercises that individuals can use to practice positive self-talk.

These practices can be incorporated into one’s daily routine to help develop a more positive mindset and reprogram negative thought patterns.

  1. Affirmations: Affirmations are positive statements that you repeat to yourself regularly. They can help you reprogram negative thought patterns and replace them with more positive ones and thus develop a more positive mindset. One example of an affirmation is: “I am capable and worthy of achieving my goals.”
  2. Gratitude journaling: Gratitude journaling involves writing down things that you are grateful for each day. This can help you shift your focus from negative thoughts to positive ones and thus cultivate a more positive outlook on life. One example of a gratitude journaling prompt is to write down three things you are grateful for each day.
  3. Visualization: Visualization involves creating mental images of positive outcomes and experiences. This can help you focus your mind on positive possibilities rather than negative ones and thus change the way we see ourselves and our situations. One example of a visualization exercise is to imagine yourself succeeding at a task or achieving a goal.
  4. Self-compassion: the practice of treating oneself with kindness, understanding, and forgiveness when faced with difficulties or personal failures. It involves cultivating a positive and supportive inner dialogue that helps us to cope with life’s challenges and setbacks. Self-compassion is different from self-esteem, which involves evaluating ourselves based on our achievements and successes. Research has shown that self-compassion can improve our mental health and well-being. It can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, increase our resilience to stress, and enhance our overall life satisfaction (source: Journal of Personality and Social Psychology).
  5. Positive self-talk statements: Positive self-talk statements are similar to affirmations. They involve intentionally speaking to yourself in a positive and empowering manner and thus reprogram our thoughts and beliefs. One example of a positive self-talk statement is: “I am strong and capable, and I can handle whatever challenges come my way.” Visual cues can remind you to be more positive throughout the day, such as little notes, posters, or post-it stickers with positive messages placed around your home or work area.

By incorporating these positive self-talk tools into your daily routine, you can begin to identify and change negative patterns of thought and behavior, and experience more joy, security, acceptance, peace, and freedom in your daily life.

SUMMARY

Negative self-talk can be detrimental to one’s overall well-being, but the solution is to intentionally practice positive self-talk.

By incorporating tools, techniques, practices, and exercises like affirmations, gratitude journaling, visualization, self-compassion, and positive self-talk statements, individuals can reprogram negative thought patterns and experience more joy, security, acceptance, peace, and freedom in their daily lives.


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Dr. Scott Zarcinas (aka DoctorZed) is a doctor, author, and transformational coach. He helps seekers awaken to their natural state of being by connecting them with the answers they’re looking for so they can create a life of abundance. DoctorZed gives regular workshops, seminars, presentations, and courses to support those who want to make a positive difference through positive action and live the life they want, the way they want, how they want.

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