"It is often the small steps, not the giant leaps, that bring about the most lasting change."- HM Queen Elizabeth II
I bet some of your a wondering Pep Talk? Isn't that just a motivational speech, when honestly yes they are the same thing but a pep talk sounds more informal and easier to complete.
Sometimes we need to give ourselves a little 'go get them' speech but saying a quiet "you can do this" isn't always good enough.
You might look at yourself in the mirror and no believe a word that comes out of your mouth.
It happens to me quiet a lot. The main issue I have with this it that my self doubt creeps in. It pokes it head from around a small corner in my brain whistling 'no you're not' and then his friend Anxiety joins the self doubt crew.
This is the point I get stern with myself. (And I know this sounds super silly but trust me) I look at myself dead in the eyes and give myself a sort of telling off. I know deep down I am being silly and overthinking the situation (as always). I turn take a deep breath and hype myself up.
Pep talks can be a skill...you can make a career out of it but for those of us who just need a little kick up the bum and out the door here is a travellers guide to a simple pep talk:
1. Identify the problem or challenge you are facing.
2. Acknowledge your feelings about the situation.
3. Reframe your thoughts to focus on positive aspects and possibilities.
4.Encourage and motivate yourself to take action towards your goal.
Remember to be kind and compassionate towards yourself throughout the process.
This won't necessarily work in every situation under the sun but it should give you the foundations to build on.
Much like life this is all trial and error. What works for your may not work for me.
If you want to read more about this sort of thing check out my anxiety posts or alternatively leave us a comment here or on the blogs Instagram.
Kisses
Katie xx
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