Negative self-talk
by Mario H. Noronha
Topic of this content: How negative self-talk contributes to a negative mindset
Who might be interested in reading: people and professionals
During this next month, we will address different dimensions of how a negative mindset affects personal or professional achievements. 4 short texts will be published on this topic (1 for each week) and, in this first contribution, we seek to look at one of the factors that may contribute to this gap; negative self-talk.
Negative self-talk involves critical, pessimistic or even demeaning self-talk, which can have a very significant impact on someone's confidence and self-esteem. For example, it may include thoughts like "I can't do anything right" or "I'm not good enough."
One of the consequences of a negative mindset is that it often worsens worries about the future, which leads to high levels of stress and anxiety. And this can create a vicious cycle, in which negative thoughts increase anxiety and anxiety fuels – even more – negative thoughts.
"That's
about 90 percent of my theological life - radical self-care. Put your own
oxygen mask on first. I watch the self-talk that goes through my mind, and if I
am being critical with myself, I shake myself out of it." - Anne Lamott
A possible solution may be to practice self-compassion; Trying to be kind and understanding with yourself - even during moments of failure or when you notice negative thoughts - can help reduce self-criticism and promote a healthier mindset.
Still, pay attention to the difficulty that can come from habitual thinking patterns, because negative thoughts can become a deeply ingrained habit that becomes difficult to break. People tend to adopt pessimistic thoughts (without even being aware of them), because these patterns have been reinforced throughout their lives.
When people can overcome a negative mindset,
they can develop healthier coping mechanisms, which are very important in
dealing with life's stressors. They become more likely to adopt more
constructive approaches, namely seeking solutions and seeking support, rather
than resorting to avoidance strategies or substance abuse, for example.
Author's note: this text expresses a personal perspective framed within some parameters, it is not a scientific article, of a medical, prescriptive or binding nature. It is also important to note that it was not intended to be an exhaustive analysis, in the future there will be new texts that will address other ways of looking at these same topics.
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