Every day as we actively try to better ourselves, better our self criticism and inner voice, the most important thing to remember is progress rather than perfection. Change does not happen in a day and perfection is unachievable. Give yourself time to grow and become more positive overall. Perfection Gets in the Way When we […]
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Many know about building up our positive self talk by saying positive affirmations. It seems odd to talk to ourselves but often we do need to inflate our own positivity. We often are told to do this through declarative statements like positive affirmations. While positive affirmations are definitely great for bolstering self esteem and self […]
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Mindfulness is our ability to be fully aware and present where we are and what we are doing. This means not being distracted by outside forces, thoughts, and emotions. When we are constantly negative, anxious, or upset about situations we can focus on them even when out of the situation. We can be watching a […]
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Criticism, self-criticism and from others, can be a big factor in our self talk becoming negative. When we are criticized we can take it in a negative manner. We beat ourselves up and start self-criticism. We think we should have done more, we could have been better, we are not perfect but we have to […]
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Negative self talk, our inner voice, dysfunctional and irrational thoughts, are all bad habits that can be redirected and changed. Cognitive restructuring is a method to change these habits. This method helps you identify, challenge and then alter cognitive distortions like the many negative thinking styles discussed at the beginning of the month, Black and […]
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Many of us may act against our own self interests. This can be an everyday occurrence or a rarity but when we do we are self-sabotaging. Self sabotaging behavior that interferes with us reaching our goals. This can mean self harm like cutting or substance abuse. It can also be other behaviors that limit or […]
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Changing our inner voice from negative to positive can definitely take time. There is no immediate fix, however there are many habits you can implement today to take steps towards positivity. Practice Gratitude Simply being grateful for everything we have can bring a positive outlook quickly. When we are constantly wanting or comparing to others […]
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Bad habits can prevent you from accomplishing your goals. When you have obstacles it can be harmful for our own self worth. When we have more and more obstacles to reach our goals it can be hard to stay motivated and positive. What Are Bad Habits? Habits can be both positive and negative. Bad habits […]
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Having direction and a purpose changes us substantially. Those who are motivated and seeking a higher purpose more often are able to remain positive, have a higher self esteem, lower self critical self talk, and higher self acceptance. How do you get direction? Setting goals for yourself, having a positive mindset, and motivation can help […]
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Most all of us will go through a difficult time, low self esteem, grief, or depression in our lives. Many of us will need help to get out of it. There should never be shame or guilt in seeking help when you need it. When you find yourself constantly in a negative place, negative self […]
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