HOW TO STOP NEGATIV SELF-TALK
We all have negative self-talk. We have that little voice that is holding us back from loving ourselves.
Like it or not, everything you say to yourself matters. The inner critic isn’t harmless. It inhibits you, limits you, and stops you from pursuing the life you truly want to live. Million people are feeling like that. But believe it or not, you can change it!
WORKSHEET
1. SLOW DOWN AND NOTICE
Acknowledge the thought and don't let it bring any negative emotion in you. It will give the thought the less power, don't judge it, slow down and ask yourself: is this thought real, important, does it stops me from my dream?
Making the conscious effort to slow down and pay more attention to your thoughts will help you notice when the critic is present. And if negative thought gets to you you will probably feel shitty but don't beat yourself up because you didn't succeed perfectly the first time, practice and take it much slower next time. The critic is a voice that you have internalized based on outside influences and learning, such as other people’s criticism, expectations, or standards.
2. WRITE
Write about them and try to figure out where they're coming from.
To gain control over your inner critic you have to first be aware of it.
3. BREATHE
It will help you slow down and take a step back. Let the tear out if you need and take a breath again.
4. GENTLY CLOSE THE DOOR
When you noticed where your thought is coming from. Close your eyes take a deep breath and say: Dear thought but you are holding me back from my dreams, you don't serve me please leave
And imagine closing the door, that way you will be kind to the energy around you. Talking back to your inner critic is an important part of taking away its power. Simply telling the critic you don’t want to hear what it has to say begins to give you a sense of choice in the matter.
5. REPLACE THEM WITH POSITIVITY
It is a bit harder to replace- I'm not good enough with
I'm good enough at the beginning. But you know what everything suks at the beginning and you need to fight for the positive and happy thoughts
6. COMPLIMANTING OTHERS
By complimenting others you are making them feel good, and then you feel good. Its a whole cycle of positive energy.
