Negative Self-Talk: Tips for Declaring War On It

We all do it. We are all in the habit of talking to ourselves, every waking hour, and then we dream about the things we've talked about, thought about, and see. We are spending these hours with a BlackBerry BCP-220 exam so-called expert - and that "expert" is you! However, that is just a voice. It is not reality! And it's time to declare spiritual war on that voice if it's speaking negatively and stopping you from living the life you were meant to live!
Now, while I am a firm believer in discovering one's own Inner Wisdom, if you have had a consistent issue that is not resolving itself, perhaps taking a fresh perspective is in order - instead of listening to the voice in your head telling you to continue doing what you're doing. Those "Aha Moments" will come once you let go, at least a little bit, and try something a little different.
SO, how about approaching life from the perspective of wanting a clean story-slate
Do I perseverate over certain things that irritate me? (in other words, do you obsessively think about things you can't or won't change)?
Do you hear yourself repeating the same complaint?
Do your friends' eyes glaze over when you talk about "your issue?" (because you've said the same thing repeatedly)?
Is there someone in your life (home, friend, work) who gets under your skin? A lot?

There's no judgment here! I've fallen prey to all the above! That's how I know that we let our "stories" live us, all too often. So, here are some tips to "changing your personal story."
- Pay attention to your thoughts. This BlackBerry BCP-221 exam is huge. When you catch yourself worrying or thinking about the same issue, take a step back and look at it. Thoughts have power and you are visualizing and setting intentions for things to remain exactly the same - if you keep thinking the same thoughts over and over again. Doesn't that make sense?
- Give yourself a choice: 1) I'm going to do something about this or 2) If I'm not going to do something about this, then I'm going to stop obsessively thinking about it. This is truly very empowering! It's a "take charge" moment which will fuel your confidence. When you allow worries to eat up your energy, you are at the mercy of your story, instead of being in charge of your life. And, as an added bonus, it keeps you much more present and in the moment.
- Keep a journal! I know we've all heard this, but journaling about key issues can be very helpful. Keep it kind of freeform, letting your thoughts run without editing them. Then, after about a week, read what you've written. If you find yourself writing echos of the same things, it's time to take charge! This can be a very enlightening exercise. The trick is not to edit as you write. Just write about what you've been thinking about, or what comes out naturally.
- Pay attention to what others are doing when you're "telling your story" (assuming you catch yourself, which I hope you will now)! If they're not quite engaged, then you've told them a variation of this too many times. They're trying to be a good friend, but what CGEIT we all need at these moments is a little tough love.
So, I'm gently pushing you: how much of your story lives you, instead of you living your life? If you've answered Yes! to any of the questions above, then I think it's time to do a little mental housekeeping.topping