Get a New Soundtrack

Today we talk about the negative internal dialogue that plays in our heads and how it impacts our wellbeing and performance. This episode explores:

• How negative self-talk becomes our default "soundtrack" - especially during challenging moments
• Why our brains are naturally wired for negativity (an evolutionary safety mechanism)
• How high-achieving professionals often internalize harsh critical voices from teachers, coaches, or mentors
• The emotional toll this negativity takes on us and how it affects our actions

We discuss insights from Jon Acuff's book "Soundtracks" and provide practical strategies to transform our internal dialogue:

1. Filter your thoughts through three questions:
   • Is it true?
   • Is it helpful?
   • Is it kind?
2. Understand that negative thoughts aren't something we can just switch off - they're more like a volume dial we can turn down
3. Techniques for reducing negative thoughts:
   • Naming or personifying the negative voice
   • Using grounding techniques to bring yourself to the present moment
   • Creating replacement thoughts or affirmations to reprogram your thinking

I want to emphasize that changing jobs or circumstances won't automatically fix negative thought patterns; we need to actively work on them. By reducing this negative mental chatter, you gain greater mental flexibility, emotional resilience, and the ability to advocate for ourselves.

Join our challenge and practice rewiring your brain with more helpful thoughts. Like now…

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