Say This | Not That

In this track, you'll learn how to recognize words of lack and replace them with powerful, confidence-inspiring words. You'll become more mindful of the way you talk to yourself and others. Also in this short track, you'll become aware of one common word that induces guilt and shame, and be introduced to quick phrases that can replace it, while also empowering you and giving you confidence. Make this easy change to your talk and self-talk, and you'll notice amazing results immediately. It's eye-opening!

Transcript

Certain words like I want,

I need,

They feel constrictive,

Right?

Can you feel that?

Just try saying them.

I want whatever it is,

It's something you want,

Okay?

I want more money,

I want more love,

I want.

.

.

They don't feel good to say that or I need.

That feels actually worse.

That's a statement of kind of desperation is what that feels like.

They are shrinking and closed but now try saying I'm open to,

I'm ready for whatever it is.

More money,

More love,

More stability.

I don't know,

You know,

People come for lots of things but I'm ready for ease and flow to fill my day.

It feels open,

Right?

And it doesn't hurt,

It doesn't constrict and it doesn't feel tight.

I'm open to,

I'm ready for,

I'm working on,

I'm receiving,

You know?

So I'd like you to think of some things that you desire,

Some of your goals,

And I'd like you to say them or even write them down with those opening phrases.

I'm ready for,

I'm open to,

I'm working on,

Right?

And leave those words of lack out.

And as you write them,

Feel into them and think,

Yes universe,

I am,

Okay?

And then as your day goes on,

Be mindful of your self-talk and the way that you express your wants and desires and try incorporating that vocabulary,

Okay?

And if you say it wrong,

Just restate it this way and notice how you feel,

Okay?

You're redirecting your mind to have the mindset of openness to receive.

And that feels peaceful,

It feels good,

It doesn't feel tight,

Constrictive,

Or stressful.

And let's revise our language by eliminating the word should.

And I know you're gonna say,

Well what do I say instead?

And the answer is try things like,

I think I'll try,

Or I'm ready to.

It's such an open and inviting way to talk about the same thing.

I think I'm ready to exercise more.

I think I'll try eating better today.

Doesn't that feel good?

It does,

It feels empowering.

Way better than the shame feeling of the word should.

So today,

First of all,

For this lesson,

Before you leave,

I'd like you to take some of the things that you might be saying should to yourself about and rewrite them.

So write them down and throughout the day be aware of how many times you catch yourself saying should or notice other people saying should around you.

It's a very common thing to do but it's really very hurtful.

It's negative energy.

So let's rewrite all of our shoulds today and going forward.

So all it is is a simple shift in language and I'd like you to revisit the way you're talking and be really mindful about it today.

Okay,

Go for it!

I'm rooting for you!

Reviews

Great to have clear examples of replacing constricting language with more open language

I like simple suggestions that provide a new perspective

Wow! Thank you!🙏 I just was talking to my therapist about the words we use and serendipitously IT brought this track to me!!
I no longer “should” on anyone, or myself anymore, and I’m still working on no “but” when I speak ( it can be diminishing to a statement that I have made) This track is very helpful and I will return to it. Bookmarked and saved!

I really like this gentle way of shifting my self talk

Thank you. This is something I've started working on recently. I found this very helpful and listened too a couple of times over to fix it in my head. "I'm ready" to incorporate this more fully into my day. Thanks you

Really interesting! I like the alternatives- thank you for these! 😀

Great reminders for me to shift my thinking - thank you! 💝

I am a firm believer in the shift of language! And eliminating some words that we often use on a daily basis that negate who we are and who we want to be. So thank you for more tools to add to my toolbox today! Many blessings to you. Namaste.

It makes so much sense although so simple. That was an eye opener 🙏🏻

Excellent! I've needed this without knowing of it. Just hearing your suggestrd changes in my vocabulary makes me excited to join you in a new words play world! Writing is a fine suggestion too! Much gratitude!

Great ideas to change the focus of our language. Thank you