AI calls this episode, Conversations with Yourself: An Exercise in Self-Love. I'm sharing my personal experiences with feeling gross in my body sometimes... even without any obvious reason. I'm gonna give you some tips and techniques for dealing with negative self-talk, including a roleplay exercise and writing with your non-dominant hand.
The importance of curiosity and meeting ourselves where we're at in order to truly change our mindset cannot be emphasized enough. "Meeting ourselves where we're at and understanding our own struggles can help us bridge the gap between two conflicting beliefs and truly change how we feel, rather than just saying words to try and convince ourselves."
[00:012:31] The Power of Curiosity: "If you want to help someone see a different point of view, you first have to at least try to understand theirs. And this is true whether you're talking to another person or talking to yourself. We do that with curiosity."
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[00:02:51] Different perspectives on feeling and identity.
[00:05:20] Resistance means I've taken too big step.
[00:08:17] Big emotions require prior steps, little tools.
[00:10:25] Trust is lost when we don't understand.
[00:14:10] Curiosity tips: ask questions, seek consent.
[00:17:05] Validation: a vital step to acceptance.
[00:23:11] Converse with self/body, consider support system.
[00:27:05] Talking to oneself out loud for clarity.
[00:29:20] Non-dominant hand writing unlocks quieter thoughts.