You talk to yourself more than anyone else so  make sure you’re saying the right things.

This year, if you only make one resolution, choose the best “head tape” you can. Each of us has a set of messages that play over and over in our minds. This internal dialogue, or personal commentary, frames our reactions to life and its circumstances.

Sometimes our “tape” is tainted by others’ negative reactions, things we were told, or even feelings we had or misunderstood about ourselves. Our self-talk creates our reality. Is it time you rewired your brain and created new thoughts and habits to help bring what you want as opposed to what you don’t want? Think Law of Attraction because you are what you think.

Identify the source of negative messages you tell yourself and then intentionally “overwrite” them. Counteract negative messages with positive truths in your life. A message like “You’ll never amount to anything” or “You can’t do anything right.” could be rewritten as “I choose to accept and grow from my mistake” or “As I learn from my mistakes, I am becoming a better person.”

It’s recommended to write down and re-read or tape and play back your positive self talk daily. Mind Body Green shares this good sample “tape” you can add your own affirmations to:

  • I am capable.
  • I know who I am and I am enough.
  • I choose to be present in all that I do.
  • I choose to think thoughts that serve me well.
  • I choose to reach for a better feeling.
  • I share my happiness with those around me.
  • My body is my vehicle in life; I choose to fill it with goodness.
  • I feel energetic and alive.
  • My life is unfolding beautifully.
  • I am confident.
  • I always observe before reacting.
  • I know with time and effort I can achieve.
  • I love challenges and what I learn from overcoming them.
  • Each step is taking me to where I want to be.

In 2019 and beyond, only speak kindly to yourself. It might just change your life.