By Toni Bernhard — 2011
A calm mind and even temper can help make peace with life’s difficulties.
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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.
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.
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Many of us yearn to feel a greater sense of inner calm, ease, joy, and purpose. We have tried meditation and found it too difficult. We judge ourselves for being no good at emptying our minds (as if one ever could) or compare ourselves with yogis who seem to have it all together.
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