How to silence negative self-talk and live a more positive life. What negative self-talk is and 6 practical actions to build your faith.

Are you familiar with negative self-talk? The voice that stems from our inner critic. The voice that questions you and instils fear? This blog is for anyone who wants to silence negative self-talk.

Putting a stop to the negative narration might seem impossible. Especially when the mind’s voice so convincingly taunts with words like, ‘Who are you that you should thrive or live a life of abundance?’. 

This voice shows up in many ways- Are you quick to think the worst? Like when you see a call from a loved one or a missed call you automatically think a catastrophe is unfolding. Or when you see tragedies on the news you begin to think it will happen to you too?

I’ve found that fear is almost always involved in negative self-talk. Perhaps you’re fearful of being successful so you’ve developed a scarcity mindset. Maybe you self-sabotage your success because you don’t believe you deserve a life of abundance or feel worthy.

Maybe you battle Imposter Syndrome- because you feel like a fraud or illegitimate. Sis, before we dive any further into the topic of negative self-talk, if you identify with a scarcity mindset, self-sabotage or imposter syndrome I want you to know, ‘You Are Enough’. I’ve written a 2 part blog that is a must read for anyone who struggles to believe they are enough.

I know for sure that negative self-talk is a conversation we need to extinguish but how do we effectively still the inner dialogue that damages our mental welfare? I’m sharing 6 practical actions to stop negative self-talk habits.

#1 Create New Thought Patterns- Choose to override negative thoughts with thoughts that are uplifting. If you can catch yourself in the middle of a negative thought spiral you can stop the downward spiral and begin to uplift your spirits. 

For example, a thought such as, ‘I’m never going to get a promotion at work’ can be turned into. ‘I am worthy of a promotion so I’m preparing for my advancement. I will do everything in my power to be the best employee by showing up to work with an attitude of expectation that good things are coming to me in my career.’ 

#2 Retrain Your Mind To Think Rationally- It’s time to dwell on things that are true. Focus on facts. For example, you might suddenly have an extreme thought that a loved one won’t make it home safely. Instead of thinking about your fear, choose to turn to the facts. In this case a fact could be that your loved one has made it home safely every day. And the facts also say that the percentage of people not making it home safely is extremely low. So now, instead of thinking about whether they will make it home safely you can begin to happily anticipate their safe arrival. Think about how good it will feel when your loved one walks through the door. Keep yourself busy in expectation of them coming home.

#3 Filter What You Watch, Read and Listen To– Become a gatekeeper for your mind by making the choice to stop bad things entering. If you unexpectedly find yourself watching something that makes you think negative thoughts you have the power to turn the tv off or to walk out of the movie. You also have permission to stop listening to something or unfollow a person on social media and even distance yourself from toxic relationships. 

The overwhelming tidal wave of negative media produced every day is what led me to create my own tv series. I’m passionate about bringing positive stories to people and challenging the negative news imbalance- Watch the latest season of Uplifting Studios on our YouTube Channel for your fill of positivity.

#4 Accepting We All Have Intrusive Thoughts Sometimes– Negative thoughts will come from time to time but these thoughts don’t have to hang around. Begin to see thoughts as moving clouds. Negative thoughts may come into your mind’s sky but you must allow them to leave as quickly as they came. 

Another analogy is to see your thoughts as an aeroplane. It’s ok if the plane (the negative thought) passes through the sky but don’t allow it to land. 

#5 Throw Yourself Into Something Meaningful- If you go out of your way to devote time to helping others, supporting others and loving others you will become the beneficiary of a beautiful side effect. When you lift someone else’s spirits you can’t help but to become a receiver of the uplifting, feel good feels too. 

Have you heard the expression ‘we rise by lifting others’? This couldn’t be truer- When you choose to lift someone else you will also rise. 

So send someone a love note. Send someone an unexpected gift- even if it’s an inexpensive token gift to say, ‘I’m thinking of you’. Volunteer for a cause you feel passionate about. Find ways to connect with local people who need assistance. Because when you’re thinking of others, you’re using your mind and your energy for good. All this good stuff makes for positive brainwaves where optimism can thrive.

#6 Find Peace in Your Faith– Above all, my faith is what keeps me grounded. When I focus on something higher and greater than I am, I have peace. My faith is a constant reminder to lift up my eyes—to remember my help comes from the maker of heaven and earth. I have hope because my faith reminds me I am seen. It tells me I am not alone and no matter what I do or where I go I have every reason to believe there is a plan for my life.

If negative self-talk has become a constant gnawing in your mind then I want you to know you don’t have to live like this anymore. There is hope for you and I believe your future can be more than you ever imagined. I successfully broke the shackles of my self-limiting beliefs to become who I am today so I know it’s possible for you too. I’ve outlined 3 easy steps to begin your transformation and these steps are in my FREE mindset audio guide 3 Steps to Unshackle Your Self Limiting Beliefs.

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With Love,

Annie