Dr James Gills  said, “I’ve learned to talk to myself instead of listen to myself.”

He continued, “If I listen to myself I hear all the reasons why I should give up. I hear that I’m too tired-too old-too weak to make it. But if I talk to myself I can give myself the encouragement and words I need to hear to keep running and finish the race.”

When I read this, I was right in the middle of life coach certification school and I was struggling with a lot of negative self talk, filled with self doubt about my ability to complete the certification process.  

Thoughts like, I’ve never done this before, how can I possibly do this kind of work?  Or my favorite thought, there is just way too much to do. 

After I read Dr Gills work, I realized that I was not talking to myself At ALL!! 

What kind of things is your brain telling you? 

Since then I have been talking to myself More and listening to my inner negative Nelly Less and it has made all of the difference. 

I completed the certification process! 

Does my brain still talk to me? Absolutely!! Do I automatically listen??  Way Less.

Now I tell myself that I have Everything I need to do whatever task is before me. 

I talk to myself about the future I dream about. 

I talk to myself about my goals. 

Do you listen to yourself? Or do you talk to yourself? 

I would love to connect with you and hear your thoughts on what YOU tell Yourself! 

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