By Martha Beck — 2020
In the past 10 years, I've realized that our culture is rife with ideas that actually inhibit joy. Here are some of the things I'm most grateful to have unlearned:
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If you want to see the kind of college success that every college girl hopes for, you have to learn this mindset shift that will change your whole college experience. If you’re not familiar with my story, I was a first-generation college student.
Today I'm sharing how to have a conversation with yourself that will help you succeed. No matter what you’re doing, this little exercise will help you perform at your peak.
In today’s Friday Fix, I share why you might want to start talking to yourself in the third person and how it can help you make better decisions in your life. It’s something that NBA all-star Lebron James has demonstrated.
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A simple mantra could help you stay on track with your goals, drown out negative thoughts, help you resist temptations, or even help you perform better.
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Man often becomes what he believes himself to be. If I keep on saying to myself that I cannot do a certain thing, it is possible that I may end by really becoming incapable of doing it.
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What is positive self-talk? Our internal dialogues, or “self-talk,” can shape our beliefs and influence our emotions and behavior, and provides assurance and motivation. Positive self-talk is a healthy way to cope with anxiety.