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Is Your Self-Talk Driving Your Day?
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Is Your Self-Talk Driving Your Day?
Did you know the average person has 60,000 thoughts a day, and nearly 75% of them can be negative? These thoughts form the basis of our self-talk. Is your inner dialogue lifting you up or holding you back?
A pattern of negative self-talk traps us in fear, increasing our stress and anxiety levels. You may experience more health issues, including higher blood pressure, stomach issues, and more muscle tension. What negative thoughts are hindering your life today?
On the other hand, when we live in a positive self-talk pattern, it boosts our motivation, optimism, and confidence. It’s a powerful internal shift that can reduce health issues. Positive self-talk floods your brain with endorphins, helping you relax and remain alert and centered.
How can we begin to shift from negative to positive self-talk?
One powerful tool is creating a personal declaration — a statement you say aloud each day that firmly defines who you are. This declaration should be rooted in God's view of you and His promises in Scripture. Who are you in God’s eyes, and what does scripture say? What truth has God empowered you to live out today?
These declarations often start with an affirmation statement you can repeat anytime you notice negative self-talk or anxiety creeping in. For example: “I am fearfully and wonderfully made, full of hope, peace, and joy.”
As we continue this new year, let's commit to shifting our self-talk from negative to positive. Write and read your personal declaration each morning, and hold your affirmation statement throughout the day.
I love what Craig Groeshel says: “If we’re going to do everything God has called us to do in our families, churches, and communities, we must replace negative thoughts with God’s truth.
What truth are you choosing today?
“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.” Philippians 4:8 ESV
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