Gremlins.
So we all have this voice in our head that talks to us. I envision mine as a little koala bear, named George. But I call him a Gremlin. He can be the most frustrating and obnoxious voice you can imagine. This is when I love him best, asleep.
So what am I talking about? You know that voice that tells you, "you can't do this", "you'll never be successful", "you are so stupid" and doesn't the list go on and on. Well George has really gotten in my head the last month and been very successful. It is time to get away from him and start thinking positively.
So how do I do this...
1. Make a list of all my accomplishments. Things I am proud of, both personal and business related. They can be simple things. I can have this to review when that Gremlin is active.2. Clear my head, go for a walk, run, hike. Enjoy nature. Get those creative juices flowing. Even listening to music can clear the old head.
3. Do something that makes me happy. Something you don't get the opportunity to do often.
4. Meet a friend or friends for lunch. This can really boost your confidence and put that Gremlin to sleep.
These are pretty simple tips for overcoming your gremlin. Sometimes they help me and other times unfortunately they don't. We all have those negative thoughts, how do you overcome those negative thoughts?
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I love to read a relaxing novel. Nothing to do with studying or music. It totally relaxes me in 10 minutes and I can get back in the game.
Works every time, anywhere.
Lily 😊
Thanks Lily. I love to read as well, I just sometimes get so absorbed in my novels that I lose track of time.
I am sorry it took so long for a response.
I will try this, set a timer for me though!
Wanda
Know what you mean Wanda. Suddenly it been half an hour or even an hour but sometimes I need that. Between my hefty musical study schedule and WA and writing content. Sometimes, I feel my head will explode. I need that off time to rest.
The quote that always comes to mind is, and this is a snippet;
"Rest if you must, but don't you quit."
It's called pacing. So enjoy, refresh and start again. You owe your self a break.
Have a lovely day.
Lily 😊
I try to look for the positive in any negative Wanda. If I am feeling unwell then I just think of all those less fortunate than me. The positive being I am not as ill as they are.
I find mantras to be a great help with positivity. You have to convince the gremlin hat you are better than him.
Derek
Thanks Derek.
You are very insightful. I do try to think I am better than him, sometimes he gets to me.
I appreciate your response and I also apologize for the tardy response.
Wanda
Many seem to have a very negative voice, some great tips to dispel that voice. It can be too easy to get on the downward spiral and hard to get off.
I agree Linda. I try and distance myself from those negative individuals, they are all around us.
Thank you for your kind words, and I apologize for the tardy response.
Wanda
Hi,
Nice post.
In addition, each of us are different in almost all aspects of life. There is no one like you in another part of this world. Likewise me. Its only you and you alone and you are unique.
The way we handle situations and our perspective of life in general is different. How I handle situations, how I manage situations and circumstances and how I overcome them, depends on how I absorb it, digest it and interpret it.
So how I manage myself when faced with such or encountered such depends on the type of situation or circumstance I'm in.
Having a patient heart and a positive approach and then with what you mentioned, meeting friends or going out for a walk in the park will clear your mind off of all these.
By being impatient with self and having doubts about self will not ease your mind even when with friends or on a walk.
Anyway just my thought.
Cheers!
Jasper
Wow Jasper!
Loved this, you are so right! It depends on the circumstances around every self-doubt. I am an impatient person and I am hardest on my self.
Thank you for your insightful words, I apologize for the tardiness.
Wanda
I go for a long walk and at the same time I read posts from fellow WA members. That usually gets rid of the little voice inside telling me I should be spending time doing something else. It works!
Michelle
Good evening, I love your blog, what I do I meditate, it works for me. Have a very blessed week.
yep, no one is immune to the Gremlins :-) I have a few good audios for programming/re-programming my subconscious. They are a combination of positive phrases and relaxing music.... very helpful.
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Thanks for sharing these tips for dealing with self-doubt, something we all wrestle with in some way, shape, or form.
Brian