Why Am I So Effing Stressed??!!
Episode 08: Time to Level Up the Self Talk
Few people would argue with you when you say that there’s an obvious link between emotions and stress. But the impact of self-talk on our emotional lives is a less common topic of conversation. When we regularly speak to ourselves in disparaging and cruel ways, we are creating stress within our bodies. During today’s conversation, we talk about how science backs this idea, and how we can implement simple tools to transition into a more self-supportive inner dialogue. Annemarie unpacks the value of starting with a commitment to yourself, tells us how to identify our triggers, and reveals what can happen as a result of negative self-talk. Hear why finding a trusted therapist is such a powerful solution to emotional pain, and be introduced to some ideas to supplement therapy as you address your self-talk patterns. We talk about finding perspective, embracing neutrality, and appointing a future version of yourself to advise you as you face tricky situations. You are a unique, beautiful soul, despite the emotional grime in your life. Join us today to hear how you can learn to speak to yourself accordingly and reap the benefits.
Key Points From This Episode:
- The obvious link between emotions and stress.
- What happens within the body when we regularly speak to ourselves in disparaging ways.
- A reminder that we are here to make progress, not to be perfect.
- What we can learn from Emoto Masaru’s book, The Hidden Messages in Water.
- A surprising fact about gene mutations, disease, and disorders.
- The scientific link between negative self-talk, insomnia, and fatigue.
- Why shame is such a destructive emotion.
- How you can take the first step of making a commitment to changing your self-talk.
- Identifying your triggers.
- What can happen as a result of negative self-talk.
- Why a trusted therapist is such a powerful solution to emotional pain.
- Ideas to supplement therapy as you address your self-talk patterns.
- The importance of finding what works best for you.
- Keeping a tab of your negative thoughts and self-talk.
- Untangling emotional grime in your mind.
- Finding distance from a problem and assessing it from an outsider’s perspective.
- Understanding that ideas go through iterations contributed to by many.
- Reducing negative dialogue by embracing neutrality through practice.
- Appointing a future version of yourself to advise you in sticky moments.
- Understanding that the way your body changes doesn’t determine your worth.
- Playing the counter-game of identifying your strengths in moments of self-criticism.
- Examples of loving ways to speak to yourself.
- Owning your mistakes and using them as fuel to grow.
- A reminder that your mind and body are intricately connected.
- The powerful combination of therapy and self-work.
- Being prepared for your mind to push back.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Disclaimer
This podcast represents the opinions and views of Annemarie Bell and her guests. The content herein should not be taken or construed as medical advice or therapeutic services. Additionally, views and opinions expressed in the podcast are those of Annemarie Bell and/or her guests and do not represent those of her employer.
Few people would argue with you when you say that there’s an obvious link between emotions and stress. But the impact of self-talk on our emotional lives is a less common topic of conversation. When we regularly speak to ourselves in disparaging and cruel ways, we are creating stress within our bodies. During today’s conversation, we talk about how science backs this idea, and how we can implement simple tools to transition into a more self-supportive inner dialogue. Annemarie unpacks the value of starting with a commitment to yourself, tells us how to identify our triggers, and reveals what can happen as a result of negative self-talk. Hear why finding a trusted therapist is such a powerful solution to emotional pain, and be introduced to some ideas to supplement therapy as you address your self-talk patterns. We talk about finding perspective, embracing neutrality, and appointing a future version of yourself to advise you as you face tricky situations. You are a unique, beautiful soul, despite the emotional grime in your life. Join us today to hear how you can learn to speak to yourself accordingly and reap the benefits.
Key Points From This Episode:
- The obvious link between emotions and stress.
- What happens within the body when we regularly speak to ourselves in disparaging ways.
- A reminder that we are here to make progress, not to be perfect.
- What we can learn from Emoto Masaru’s book, The Hidden Messages in Water.
- A surprising fact about gene mutations, disease, and disorders.
- The scientific link between negative self-talk, insomnia, and fatigue.
- Why shame is such a destructive emotion.
- How you can take the first step of making a commitment to changing your self-talk.
- Identifying your triggers.
- What can happen as a result of negative self-talk.
- Why a trusted therapist is such a powerful solution to emotional pain.
- Ideas to supplement therapy as you address your self-talk patterns.
- The importance of finding what works best for you.
- Keeping a tab of your negative thoughts and self-talk.
- Untangling emotional grime in your mind.
- Finding distance from a problem and assessing it from an outsider’s perspective.
- Understanding that ideas go through iterations contributed to by many.
- Reducing negative dialogue by embracing neutrality through practice.
- Appointing a future version of yourself to advise you in sticky moments.
- Understanding that the way your body changes doesn’t determine your worth.
- Playing the counter-game of identifying your strengths in moments of self-criticism.
- Examples of loving ways to speak to yourself.
- Owning your mistakes and using them as fuel to grow.
- A reminder that your mind and body are intricately connected.
- The powerful combination of therapy and self-work.
- Being prepared for your mind to push back.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Disclaimer
This podcast represents the opinions and views of Annemarie Bell and her guests. The content herein should not be taken or construed as medical advice or therapeutic services. Additionally, views and opinions expressed in the podcast are those of Annemarie Bell and/or her guests and do not represent those of her employer.