Rewriting Your Inner Script: How Your Thoughts Define You
"Every act is an act of self-definition. Everything you think, say and do declares, "This is Who I Am." ?~ Neale Donald Walsch
I used to think it was just our actions that defined who we are. I've come to understand the powerful truth that what we say and think is just as important.?
Particularly what we say and think about ourselves.?
I also used to be someone who trash talked myself all the time. Sometimes I would say something "jokingly" with others using self-depreciating humour. More often, I'd just think things about myself that were cutting.
Common thoughts or things I would say were: ?
"Don't be so stupid." "What a joke you are." "I can't believe you got that wrong, what an idiot." "You'll never be able to do that." "You suck!"
And that's just a small sampling of the inner dialogue I used to have.
Fortunately, I've had some good guidance in my life and I've worked hard on me to stop the negative thoughts and beliefs.
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Stepping into the best version of yourself requires this investment of your time. And it's absolutely worth it.?
Now if you agree that your thoughts have the power to define who you are or who you become, then shouldn’t every thought be more thoughtful??
With that in mind, I encourage you to pay attention to your thoughts. Take an inventory of them. Do you say or think things about yourself that you would never say to someone you love??
To break this sabotaging self-talk, when you catch yourself saying something less loving or supportive, simply stop then say something like, "I take that back." Or "Control, Alt. Delete." And then start again with a new loving, supportive thought.?
You can literally change the direction of your life by simply changing how you think and speak about yourself. Yes, it is simple, but I get it's not always easy.?
Again, the first step is awareness. So pay attention to those thoughts.
This is the road to higher conscious living!
**** PS if you want to take a deeper dive into higher conscious living, check out my book "Whispers of the Soul"?
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3 个月Love the message, Anita! Our thoughts are the first step in creating the life we want. Wishing you and your family a healthy and happy holiday season!?
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3 个月So true Anita Adams! Our thoughts do have such an impact, positive or negative, on how we show up in the world.
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3 个月Positive Self Talk Daily.. The Only Way For Your Soul’s Self LOVE ??????Happiest Healthy Holiday’s Anita & Family ????????????????????