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Contrary to popular belief, talking to yourself isn’t a sign that you’re crazy. Most of us communicate to ourselves through self-talk. In today’s video I look at how self-talk is used to reinforce the self-image.
If you have any comments about the videos, please share your thoughts. Are they too short? Too long? Lack depth? Just right?
I’d love to know what you think so I can adjust the videos accordingly.
13 replies on “Video Challenge – Day 4: The Role of Self-Talk”
OOOooh…. looking forward to the next one! Good ending.
/me is now confused! … so is the solution not to have any self images? … Augh, Im lost with the unfamiliar terminology, had to watch it twice and it is still ambiguous to me! Sigh!
One question though, why dont you ask us questions at the end, just like the first two times?
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Self talk can be positive or negative. It’s not negative all the time.
It’s what you usually tell your subconscious mind. If you constantly tell your subconscious mind that you are idiot or short tempered, your subconscious mind will believe that, and it becomes real even though you were idiot at the such and such kind of situation
On the other hand, if you tell yourself continuously that you can improve yourself and become less short tempered or behave wiser than what you usually were, your subconscious mind will believe that.
You’re subconscious mind is neutral and unbiased; it takes in anything you tell it.
There is not thing you can do with self talk and what other people think about you. They both are completely different matters.
The video is too short and lacks depth, which caused me to watch it three times in order to understand it. The meaning of it is still vague though!
Fawaz, thanks! The next video is when things get REALLY interesting, because we’ll be looking at the subject from an unconventional angle.
AnxiousNut, apologies for the confusion. I sensed that I’m not giving too much away with each video as I’m trying to keep them short. Hopefully the next video will provide some clarification.
But I believe that both a negative and a positive self-image are bad, because a self-image isn’t who you are. It’s an impostor. But you’ll have to wait for the video for why a positive self-image is bad. 🙂
Mohammad, thank you for your contribution and feedback. I’m of the opinion that self-talk – both negative and positive – is bad, but I left the discussion of positive self-talk for the next video, since it deserves your undivided attention. 🙂
I’m sure the next video will spark some discussion, so I look forward to reading your thoughts on that video as well!
Yaaay … We’re getting into the controversial stuff, me likes 😉
Great Vids, my friend. Keep them coming please 🙂
AnxiousNut, I forgot to mention:
I thought of leaving the questions till the end of the series, so viewers can have a better understanding of the subject, and be able to experience better results when answering the questions.
When I asked the question about characteristics (i.e. labels), for example, it wasn’t clear what the exercise is for. But at the end I’ll condense all the material into an easy summary, and a few practical action steps. 🙂
Thanks, Abdurrahman!
I’m really enjoying this video thing! 😀
Great video today, and yes, can’t wait until tomorrow’s post! I love a good “cliff-hanger” I love the distinction between “your self-image being real” and “you BELIEVE your self-image is real.” I may have to steal that line!
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Excellent video Haider!
I am anticipating #5. I am not sure what is impressing me more the awesome content or your incredible ability to keep them short and to the point and building expectancy. Well done yet again 🙂
Linda, steal away! 😀
Gina, thank you for your kind words. The only thing I’m worried about is compromising clarity while trying to keep the videos short! Will have to see how the series is received so I can make adjustments accordingly.
You had a smirk when you said “controversial” 😀 gotta watch the next one ASAP.
Yes talking to yourself is not crazy! Though I tend to bring myself down in those talks! ;P
I think I’m confused because I need to visualize the relationship between what you said.
Bloggylife, WOHOO! A facial expression! 😛
Self-talk is very common, and usually negative (or a desperate attempt at being positive). When you abandon your self-image you don’t experience self-talk, because you’re no longer concerned with judging – or justifying – yourself to other people.
Let me know what points you find confusing so I can elaborate on them. 🙂
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