Using more positive language can make a big difference to your life, reawakening your confidence and boosting your happiness
Say positive things at every opportunity. Say thank you; give praise, pay compliments.
Focus on your strengths and write three affirmations that begin “I am...” They needn’t be true (yet).
Monitor your speech over a day. Note the patterns you fall into and start rephrasing.
Try some simple switches:
I’m hopeless at... I’m learning to
It’s impossible... It’s a real challenge No problem... You’re welcome
I messed up... I can do better
I’m stressed... I have a lot on
More on using positive language on page 76 of October’s The Simple Things.
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