The Power of Positive Self-Talk

You are your own worst enemy.

I’m sure you’ve heard this saying before.

I don’t know about you, but for me this is so very true. I criticize myself constantly. Sometimes it’s about my appearance. A lot of times it’s about my weight and fitness habits. Other times is about how I do or don’t handle a situation. Honestly I could go on and on with my list.

Stop listening to yourself and start talking to yourself. You can do this. You are worth it. You deserve it. Keep going and stay strong.

My husband fusses at me about how hard I am on myself. More than he’d like to I’m sure. And he only witnesses a tiny portion of it. I’m grateful for how much he encourages me and tries to build me up.

Some days are better than others. And some days are just extremely freaking difficult to get through.

The other day I found a beautiful graphic in my inbox from the wonderful Tone It Up girls. They shared this phone background with the TIU community to remind us of how special we are.

Their email was full of encouragement that I want to share with you:

Positive self-talk is so powerful. Your thoughts become the energy you put out, and the energy attracts new connections, achievements, and opportunities.

3 tips to boost your confidence and show yourself the love you deserve:

1. Treat yourself like you treat your best friend
If you catch yourself thinking negatively about your body, take a step back and consider, “Would I ever talk to a girlfriend this way?” You’d never tell her she needs to lose weight or change something about herself.

2. Turn can’t into can
Shift your mindset toward gratitude and positivity. Instead of thinking, “I have to work out,” tell yourself, “I get to work out. I get to move my body today. Instead of thinking, “I can’t do that last rep,” tell yourself, “I’m going to finish strong. You will be amazed at what you can do.
3. Make your phone work for you
We all spend so much time on our phones and social media ~ it’s a source of inspiration and connection. But sometimes it’s important to cleanse your feed and only follow those who uplift you.

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I’ve set this as the background for my phone’s lock screen to try and reinforce this into my way of thinking. I realize I’m harder on myself than I should be. But there are also times that I’m not hard enough on myself. That I should push myself harder to improve. To be better or eat better or look better.

It feels like a constant battle against a harsh inner monologue. I’m aware that I’m the only one who can change that and I’m working on it.

What motivates you? What keeps you strong? What encourages you?