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Positive Self-Talk

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Motivational Power Quote

 

Positive Self-Talk

“The loudest and most influential voice you hear is

your own inner voice, your self critic.

It can work for you or against you,

Depending on the message you allow.”

Keith Harrell, motivational speaker     

 

As I see it . . . . . . .

 

Positive self-talk

 

Each of us has a running dialog going on with our self it’s our self-talk, our inner voice speaking to us.

 

Self–talk is a very interesting concept and it varies from individual to individual, but we all do it. Self-talk can be positive and propel a person forward or self-talk can be negative and bring a career to a dead stop.

 

Positive self-talk will encourage you to push pass a setback that could be holding you back if you don’t keep pushing forward. It’s your inner voice say go head and do it, keep going, keep on trying and don’t give up. 

 

Your self-talk can also come into your thought process as limiting believes. They are thoughts that tell us it can’t be done or don’t try. Limiting believes come through as self-talk and bring out negative thinking that can sabotage your career and your forward momentum.

 

Disconnect the negative self-talk.

 

If you find yourself drifting into the realm of negative thinking, change the conversation that you’re having with yourself. Focus your inner voice and thoughts on positive thinking until you remove the negative thoughts from the dialog.

 

Positive self-talk will lift you, negative self-talk will sink you.

 

©2011 Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Success Coach, Speaker, Trainer and Author

 

 

 

Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Never heard of the author Lou, but you and him will give me alot of motivation today...thanks!

Jan 22, 2012 02:08 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Lou - The concept of "self-talk" without a doubt is very real.  I talk to myself on a pretty regular basis, sometimes it's the only way I can get a decent answer:-) 

I hope you are having an enjoyable weekend!

Jan 22, 2012 09:14 AM
Irene Durocher
Coldwell Banker BUYERS AGENT - Boca Raton, FL
homesweethome4u@att.net

Hi Lou, I guess there is something to be said about self-talk , you are the only person to

listen to yourself. And it gets other people off the hook, by not having to listen to you.


Irene Durocher   Bristol Properties International


Boca Raton,Highland Beach, Florida

Jan 22, 2012 10:48 AM
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

It works, Lou - have had personal experience. (In fact, I'd consider this as an extension of Ford's LAW - if you think you can or can't, either way...) so not only think, talk to yourself`- and it works miracles at times.

Jan 22, 2012 11:47 AM
Bill & Cyndi Daves
Hiawassee, Young Harris, Blairsville, Hayesville, Murphy and Beyond! - Hiawassee, GA
TeamDAVES - Your REALTORS In the GA/NC Mountains!

Lou - Thank you for this great post.  I am amazed at the number of people who talk themselves out of something before they even begin.  Of course, those are the ones who look back later and wonder how life passed them by!

Cyndi

Jan 22, 2012 11:55 AM
Carlotta Remong
Berkshire Hathaway HS N.E. Prime Properties - Newport, RI

Lou great post... daily affirmations  help to move you to a positive place and give you the courage to keep on trying for the goals you have set. 

Jan 22, 2012 12:11 PM
Broker Patty Da Silva Da Silva
Green Realty Properties® - 954-667-7253 - Cooper City, FL
Top Listing Broker

Lou - the power of the voice in our minds -  it can make us or break us. Our choice.

Jan 22, 2012 01:21 PM
Elyse Berman, PA
LoKation Real Estate - Boca Raton, FL
Boca Raton FL (561) 716-7824

Lou,  It's that little voice in our heads that keep us going.   Might as well make it positive - the negative stuff just drags you down.  Have a good week!

Jan 22, 2012 02:06 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Lou another great one. If your inner voice is not encouraging you, look for another conversation! Enjoy your day!

Jan 22, 2012 11:29 PM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Good morning Lou,

I had not heard of Keith before, I like his quote and will have to Google his work.  

Have a positive attitude, or why bother?!! 

Jan 22, 2012 11:30 PM