74: How to Eliminate Negative Self-Talk

Episode Quotes   "The price of greatness is responsibility" - Winston Churchill   "If you want to be great you must be responsible for each and every thought that you entertain in your mind"   "Our thoughts determine our attitude"   "You are not your thoughts; you are the thinker of your thoughts"   "Gratitude is the gateway drug to motivation"   "One of the hardest things for us to do is change, but it is the greatest gift given to us as human being"   Listen to Learn   00:05 Welcome notes and brief intro of the topic 01:00 Review winner of the week. Watch out for the new contest this week 03:50 Brief summary of "The Darkest Hour" movie 05:00 Taking responsibility of your thoughts 08:40 First Step: Becoming aware of the thoughts in your mind 08:56 Second Step: Take responsibility of those thoughts 11:30 What is Confirmation Bias? 14:13 An exercise about Self Talk/Self Thoughts 15:30 Understanding confirmation bias, how you can make it as an advantage, overcoming your fears 18:50 Learning to be grateful 20:10 Changing your pattern of thought, changing your situation   Episode Summary   Welcome to Episode 74.  Today we’re going to talk about How to Eliminate Negative Self-Talk. As we have previously shared, negative thoughts are a big reason why many don’t succeed. In this episode we’re going to dive deeper into the power of thinking and taking responsibility of these thoughts.   As Winston Churchill said, “The price of greatness is responsibility”.  The same thing goes with our thoughts. We have the power to choose them.   I am going to show you some steps to follow that will help you gain control over your thoughts.   STEP 1: Be aware of the thoughts in your mind - Start to raise the awareness of your thinking. Know what you think most of the time. Is it negative or positive?   STEP 2: Take responsibility of these thoughts - Remember the concept about the “garden” and the “weed”. You must pull the weeds (negative thoughts) so that they will not overpower the garden. Discipline your mind to focus on the positive. Water your dreams and your goals with positive thinking.   Here is another example.  If you believe that you’re unworthy of success, then your mind starts to kick in and you’ll look for confirmation of that belief.  So, instead of thinking that you don’t deserve success, start to look for proof of your worthiness; know your talents. Overcome your fear and cross over that chicken line.  Start looking for the small wins along the road of success.   Another way to take responsibility of your thoughts is learning to be grateful.  If you want to be more motivated in your business, gratitude is the gateway drug to motivation.   Again, it all starts in your mind.  What are the thoughts that you’re entertaining on a daily basis?  Always remember that change doesn’t happen overnight. You need to have some patience. Give yourself the time to make things better.   Here is what I want you to do:  Spend the entire next couple of days really paying attention to your thoughts. I want you to focus on the positive on every situation.  It’s time for you to stand guard at the door of your mind.