Talking Back to Yourself

http://docamen.tumblr.com/post/104706414639/dont-believe-every-stupid-thought-you-have

Tame Inner Child

You know that little voice in your head that's always talking? If you just thought, "What voice?"...then THAT's the voice. Have you noticed how often it's not your friend? How often it tells you negative, harmful things that don't help you with your goals? Psychologist call it negative self talk. At least to some degree, I believe the thoughts come from Satan. Regardless of where it originates, negative thoughts are counter productive and often harmful.

Strategy

Dr. Amen has a simple strategy, that's immediately actionable. Any time you feel sad, mad, nervous or out of control, write down the thoughts you're having, to get them out of your head. Writing it down makes the distortions and irrational thinking more obvious. You can then catch those thoughts, before they do damage, and even talk back to it! Don't let that voice tell you what to do! You're in charge, not it!

Give it a try, and let me know if it works for you!!