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InnerSelf's Daily Inspiration
July 27, 2023
The focus for today is:
The right inner dialogue can help me
overcome self-doubt and fear of failure.
Today's inspiration was written by Vasavi Kumar:
When I returned to playing tennis a few years ago, one thing became abundantly evident to me: how I spoke to myself on the court (both out loud and internally) had a direct impact on my performance. Whether we’re playing a sport or attempting to practice a new musical instrument or read a book, our inner speech will either psych us up or convince us to throw in the towel and walk away.
The voices in your head that seem to have a nonstop commentary about every little thing you do, see, feel, think, and experience shape your entire reality. Often, we get stuck in a never-ending downward spiral of thoughts and “what if” scenarios. Running these kinds of thoughts through your head keeps the chaos alive. Actively asking and responding to questions out loud can help turn your jumble of thoughts into a more organized system.
Our self-talk affects everything from our emotional control to our management of stress, anxiety, and depression. The right inner dialogue not only helps us overcome self-doubt and fear of failure, but it also helps us stay motivated.
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Today's inspiration was adapted from the InnerSelf.com article:
It’s Time to Start Talking to Yourself Out Loud
Written by Vasavi Kumar.
Read the complete article here.
This is Marie T. Russell, publisher of InnerSelf.com, wishing you a day of monitoring your inner self talk (today and every day)
Comment from Marie: If we aren't paying attention, our inner self-talk can be bad-mouthing, not just others, but ourselves as well. So starting to listen to what we're saying to ourselves, and changing our self-talk, is a great way to make positive changes in our life. When you "catch yourself" being your own worst critic, change your tone and your words to more supportive ones.
Our focus for today: The right inner dialogue can help me overcome self-doubt and fear of failure.
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RELATED BOOK: Say It Out Loud
Say It Out Loud: Using the Power of Your Voice to Listen to Your Deepest Thoughts and Courageously Pursue Your Dreams
by Vasavi Kumar
When wellness star Vasavi Kumar suggests “saying it out loud,” she means it literally. Years of journaling in an attempt to learn about herself and meet her goals hadn’t worked, so she decided to talk to herself instead, out loud and with the compassion of a best friend. She used this technique as she journeyed through the challenges of being the daughter of Indian immigrants, a bipolar diagnosis, substance abuse, and recovery. Along the way, Vasavi learned that all the outside expert guidance in the world was no substitute for finding ways of tuning in to her truest inner self, hearing that self’s guidance and wisdom, and then living it with resilience and empathy.
In Say It Out Loud, she gives simple verbal prompts to help you voice your deepest desires and reframe negative self-talk so you can heal from past experiences, go after your dreams, and become more intentional, focused, and compassionate.
Click here for more info and/or to order this paperback book. Also available as an Audiobook and as a Kindle edition.
About the Author
Vasavi Kumar is a licensed therapist and the outspoken host of the Say It Out Loud with Vasavi podcast, which inspires, encourages, and teaches people to transform the conversation they’re having with themselves internally, so they can spread their beautiful ideas as authentically as possible. She runs the powerful twelve-week Say It Out Loud Safe Haven community for coaches, creatives, and entrepreneurs. Vasavi holds dual master’s degrees, one in special education from Hofstra University and one in social work from Columbia University.
Visit her online at VasaviKumar.com.
