Overcoming Negative Self Talk

Every single person has some negative self-thoughts they have in their head once in a while. It is normal for these thoughts to come up but constantly having them is a problem. It ends up limiting us and what we can achieve. Our negative self-talk is a learned behavior that we picked up from past experiences and we can overcome it 

Acknowledging and becoming aware of it is key to overcoming it. Then we need to identify what triggers the negative thoughts and then find an outlet. Your outlet could be journaling, affirmations, talking with a friend, talking with your coach, and many other ways you can channel those negative thoughts out of your head. These outlets help us replace negative thoughts with positive ones. They also help reframe our thinking in small but progressive ways. 

Exercise and fitness is a major outlet for our negative thinking and self-talk. The fitness journey is almost like a religious experience. It is a new way of life that changes our life. The small wins we experience in the gym are very powerful. They help us overcome negativity because we learn to push ourselves to accomplish these small wins. It gives us physical, mental, and spiritual strength to overcome the challenges we face. 

Listen to this episode and learn more about real applicable practices that help us overcome negative thoughts in our heads and reframe our thinking to a more positive mindset

Key Takeaways

• Where do negative thoughts come from? (02:59)
• Some of the things that trigger negative thoughts in women (08:03)
• What triggers negative thoughts in men (09:54)
• How to find an outlet for your negative thoughts (13:38)
• Acknowledging and being aware of your negative thought and working on reframing your thinking (14:46)
• Why exercise and fitness is a powerful way of overcoming negative thinking (16:39)
• Talking to your coach about your struggles in and out of the gym (18:34)

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