Do you have negative beliefs about yourself? Statements you tell
yourself before you try something new and potentially rewarding?These
negative self-talk scripts are convenient excuses to avoid change.
They serve as limiting beliefs, naysayers in our heads – mental myths.
Sometimes we don’t even realize the influence they have on our mindset
and decisions.
You may be quick to say to yourself, “I’m shy, introverted, and
socially awkward. There’s no way I’ll ever speak in front of a crowd.”
But because of this, opportunities can pass you by. And it is up to
you to flip this script around to destroy the negative
thoughts,turning them into positive self-talk script.
Greek Stoic philosopher Epictetus, who believed in self-responsibility
and self-discipline, was an early proponent of positive self-talk:
“First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.”
Think about your limiting beliefs and how you can flip them around to
become positive self-talk scripts. Smash through your mental myths and
use these positive scripts to guide your behavior.
Then, talk in the second-person (“you”) instead of the first-person
(“I”). Psychologists in this studyfound that – counter-intuitively –
using the second-person increases your chances of success.
To inspire you, here are 10 positive self-talk scripts from successful people.
1. “You are enough.”
Before going on stage, actress and singer Demi Lovato tells herself:
“I am enough.”
She uses this to silence her limiting beliefs about both her
achievements and her body image. For Lovato:
“‘I am enough’ means being comfortable with your body, with what you
have achieved — and with what you haven’t. It means accepting who you
are without caveats. It means rising to the bar you’ve set for
yourself instead of conforming to the outlandish expectations of
others. It translates to a confession of self-acceptance, and it’s
something we could all stand to say to ourselves more often.”
2. “You make it happen.”
Aarthi Ramamurthy, founder of Lumoid, borrows this self-talk script
from a Michael Jordan quote: “Some people want it to happen, some wish
it would happen, others make it happen.”
It’s simple as that. Tell yourself to go out and take action.
3. “You give of your talents freely, and you are wonderfully blessed
financially.”
The idea is to assume that success is inevitable, especially if you
constantly help others using your talents. Wealth is a by-product of
your effort to provide value in the world.
4. “You are possible.”
Actress Audrey Hepburn was quoted as saying, “Nothing is impossible,
the word itself says ‘I’m possible’!”
Except where it violates the laws of physics, anything is often
possible. But most people wait until they’re “ready”.
Instead, tell yourself “You are possible” and take the first step.
Then the second. Don’t let perfection paralyze you. Just put one foot
in front of the other and you’ll achieve success.
What other negative beliefs can you flip around just by re-arranging
letters? How about this: instead of “No Way”, say “Now, ay!”
5. “Stay focused. Stay positive. Keep your chin up and your feet on the ground.”
Amy Sacco, founder and partner of the Bungalow 8 nightclub chain in
New York City and London, tells herself this script every day while
blasting her favorite songs.
Borrow this idea yourself and take your self-talk to a new level by
playing the high-energy tunes you love while verbalizing the script
out loud.
6. “What good shall I do this day?”
Benjamin Franklin asked himself this question first thing every morning.
The message is to first think about doing good. If you can solve other
people’s problems, they will value you. This is a win-win mentality
that accelerates success for you and everyone you interact with.
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yourself before you try something new and potentially rewarding?These
negative self-talk scripts are convenient excuses to avoid change.
They serve as limiting beliefs, naysayers in our heads – mental myths.
Sometimes we don’t even realize the influence they have on our mindset
and decisions.
You may be quick to say to yourself, “I’m shy, introverted, and
socially awkward. There’s no way I’ll ever speak in front of a crowd.”
But because of this, opportunities can pass you by. And it is up to
you to flip this script around to destroy the negative
thoughts,turning them into positive self-talk script.
Greek Stoic philosopher Epictetus, who believed in self-responsibility
and self-discipline, was an early proponent of positive self-talk:
“First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.”
Think about your limiting beliefs and how you can flip them around to
become positive self-talk scripts. Smash through your mental myths and
use these positive scripts to guide your behavior.
Then, talk in the second-person (“you”) instead of the first-person
(“I”). Psychologists in this studyfound that – counter-intuitively –
using the second-person increases your chances of success.
To inspire you, here are 10 positive self-talk scripts from successful people.
1. “You are enough.”
Before going on stage, actress and singer Demi Lovato tells herself:
“I am enough.”
She uses this to silence her limiting beliefs about both her
achievements and her body image. For Lovato:
“‘I am enough’ means being comfortable with your body, with what you
have achieved — and with what you haven’t. It means accepting who you
are without caveats. It means rising to the bar you’ve set for
yourself instead of conforming to the outlandish expectations of
others. It translates to a confession of self-acceptance, and it’s
something we could all stand to say to ourselves more often.”
2. “You make it happen.”
Aarthi Ramamurthy, founder of Lumoid, borrows this self-talk script
from a Michael Jordan quote: “Some people want it to happen, some wish
it would happen, others make it happen.”
It’s simple as that. Tell yourself to go out and take action.
3. “You give of your talents freely, and you are wonderfully blessed
financially.”
The idea is to assume that success is inevitable, especially if you
constantly help others using your talents. Wealth is a by-product of
your effort to provide value in the world.
4. “You are possible.”
Actress Audrey Hepburn was quoted as saying, “Nothing is impossible,
the word itself says ‘I’m possible’!”
Except where it violates the laws of physics, anything is often
possible. But most people wait until they’re “ready”.
Instead, tell yourself “You are possible” and take the first step.
Then the second. Don’t let perfection paralyze you. Just put one foot
in front of the other and you’ll achieve success.
What other negative beliefs can you flip around just by re-arranging
letters? How about this: instead of “No Way”, say “Now, ay!”
5. “Stay focused. Stay positive. Keep your chin up and your feet on the ground.”
Amy Sacco, founder and partner of the Bungalow 8 nightclub chain in
New York City and London, tells herself this script every day while
blasting her favorite songs.
Borrow this idea yourself and take your self-talk to a new level by
playing the high-energy tunes you love while verbalizing the script
out loud.
6. “What good shall I do this day?”
Benjamin Franklin asked himself this question first thing every morning.
The message is to first think about doing good. If you can solve other
people’s problems, they will value you. This is a win-win mentality
that accelerates success for you and everyone you interact with.
comment
below and click “Share” to inspire your friends!
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