The topic this Wednesday, August 24, 2011 is self talking.
In the movies, talking to oneself is a way of conveying craziness, but in real life, everyone talks to themselves. This is the way we think and sometimes we do it outloud. Patterns of negative or positive self-talk often start in childhood and color the views we have of ourselves through out our lives. But, it’s never too late to change negative thought patterns into positive thought patterns.
From the Power of Positive Thinking, to The Secret, to self affirming statements in churches, support groups and 12-step programs to Aibeleen’s child-rearing techniques in the movie The Help (I is kind, I is smart, I is important) self talking is at the basis of changing people’s views of themsleves.
For this group, I would like each person to write down a negative thought they frequently have of themselves. You don’t have to share this, but I want you to have it written down so you can evaluate yourself.
We’re going to talk about how to change that negative thought into a positive thought and I’m going to have an exercise for you to do.
Come join the conversation and fun.
Steve
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