Tag Archives: Self-talk

“Yet”

With these powerful reasons, my “I can’t do it!” has become “I can’t do it… yet.” And that is a tremendous difference. That is all the difference. One position reflects no hope, and the other says there is hope and … Continue reading

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Self-Talk

Think of a situation in which you faced a challenge. Did you have negative self-talk that shut you down? Did you hear your mind saying, “I can’t,” or “I could never do that”? These critical and judgmental thoughts will get … Continue reading

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Facing Mental Challenges

Going for PRs (personal records) is not just a physical activity. It is probably even more of a mental exercise. I really enjoy that quote from Yogi Berra: “Baseball is ninety percent mental. The other half is physical.” I think … Continue reading

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The Amazing Power of the Little Word Yet

How often have you found yourself saying, either in your mind or out loud, “I can’t”? “I can’t” is a very powerful, negative, and limiting phrase that contains no hope. It is such a tax on our lives. And it … Continue reading

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Self-Talk: Best Friend or Enemy

I am thankful that my personal self-talk has improved so much over the past several years.  It is amazing how much we talk to ourselves, in our head, and what we say to ourselves. I have loved the challenge of … Continue reading

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