SELF TALK: Does your voice deserve a snap or a clap?

That little voice in our head....
You know what I'm talking about, right?

We all have one and it talks to us all day long. 
The questions is, what is yours telling you?

Our 'voice' develops over years and got its tone from many influences; from the people around us and from our own life experiences (and especially our failures, unfortunately.)

Part of that voice is molded by our parents, for instance.
Were yours the "Go get 'em, you can do anything" type or the "Phfft!! You could never do that, so why are you even trying" type?
Did they steer you towards their limited reality or encourage you to discover your own greatest potential?   

That makes a big difference. And add siblings to the mix or a spouse and the results just multiply.  Good or bad.

If your experience was the good variety,
then I'm joining the choir that says "You Can Do It!  Go Get em!"

If your experience is on the other end of the spectrum, then you'll be pleased to know you can change the channel and find another voice, because that other one's been controlling your life long enough!

The people in your life are doing their best based on  their own 'truth', so you can move on from the blame game and use that knowledge to free yourself from their belief limitations.   
Create your own voice and do it intentionally.

It's not so easy for some, as we are conditioned to 'protect' ourselves from going outside of our current comfort zone, which must happen for anything to change.  Sure we may feel 'safe' there, but the problem for you is that nothing worthwhile will ever happen in that comfy little place. 

Let me ask you a couple of questions.
What do you you recall more quickly, the mistakes you've made in the past or your triumphs and victories?

and

When you think of trying something new and exciting, 
does your 'self talk' try to discourage you or does it cheer you on?

Those are simply learned responses.

Don't believe me?

Just ask any kindergartner what they'd like to be when they grow up, and they'll answer "A Ballerina!", "An Actor!", "A Famous Singer!", "A Football Player", "A Doctor" ...the sky's the limit! And they are very excited and hopeful about their potential!

Ask an adult what their dreams and goals are and the majority will have absolutely none to offer and will look at you like you just asked the most ridiculous question that has ever been uttered.  

Heck, most people are just trying to get 'through the day'.  
They don't even realize that they are living their lives simply to help someone else (their boss or CEO ) achieve their dreams...because, believe me, those CEO's most likely have clearly defined goals and dreams.

So, do yourself a favor and just be conscious of and control your inner voice.  This one thing could improve your life in so many ways!

Consider your goal for a healthier lifestyle for an example.
I want you to be very aware of that little voice in your head as you determine your goal and your why:

Is it possible to lose 50+ pounds?  Is it possible to run/work out again?
Is it possible to get off of all my current medications?  
Is it possible to quit smoking?
Is it possible to stop eating so much sugar?
Is it possible to improve my lifestyle?
Is it possible to feel great???  Is it possible to have energy? To get rid of  chronic symptoms? 

Heck ya!  And you know what? 
YOU are worth the effort AND the investment!

Your Healthy Thought for the Day

So if that stupid little voice tries to discourage you, DON'T LET IT!

Choosing the other channel is simply another healthy habit that you will learn to develop. 

You'll learn now to silence that 'who-the-heck-do-you think-you-are-there's-no-way-you-can-do-that' voice and REPLACE it with, an ' I'm so proud of you, you are great, you can do anything' voice. 

BTW: The same goes for the people around you who are not supporting your efforts....if they don't have anything better to offer you, then choose not to listen to them!!

Some people use 'tricks' to make that inner voice channel switch. 

One trick is to place a rubber band on your wrist 
and every time that nasty little voice speaks up, *snap* that rubber band and replace it with a positive thought and then add a wild applause to that wonderful thought.
That will relate that negative thought with a negative feeling (the snap) and then train it to automatically think POSITIVELY and feel a positive emotion related to that thought.

You will soon begin to hear less and less of that stinky, weak, whiny voice and more from the strong, sexy, determined, energetic and empowered voice of the true you!  And now add a wild round of applause!!!!! 

WOOHOO!

So, right now, take a moment. 
Stop reading and think of a goal you'd like to achieve.

Ok.  Got a good one one?

Now, quick....What's your inner voice telling you?       
 ......  and does it deserve a snap or a clap?

Be well, my friends!
~Anne