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Our actions are manifested by what we have implanted in our minds. If we change the way we think, we can start to change the actions we take. Developing a positive self-talk habit can help us create personal growth and inspire us to make a positive change in our lives.
Here are two steps to develop a positive self-talk habit. This worked for me and may work for you.
1. Find the Root of the Problem.
To solve a problem, you need to dig and find its root. In my situation, I found that my talk became more negative over the years because of several factors. When my father was still living, he repeatedly told me that I am a man of disaster, and that fed the ‘fault-finding voice’ within me. Lack of self-confidence hindered me from enjoying my life and doing the things I wanted to do.
What to do to break this habit? Every time I find myself telling “I can’t,” I immediately erase that negative thought and tell myself “Yes, I can!”
2. Affirmations
I was twenty-three years old when I discovered the power of affirmation in my life. I first started writing positive affirmations in my journal and then repeating them as many times as I could. This helped me to condition my mind with powerful, positive self-talk. I even tried recording my positive affirmations and listened to them before and after I went to bed. It took me a year and a half to perfect the process but the results are worth the effort. Now, I am reaping the rewards of my hard work and receiving blessings more than I expected before.
Breaking a negative self-talk habit takes patience, determination, discipline and perseverance. Please take note that it is not going to happen overnight.
“Worry refers to negative self-talk that often detracts the mind from focusing on the problem at hand.” - Wikiquote
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