The stories we tell ourselves!

You can’t control what other people say about you, but you certainly can control what you say about yourself.

The story that you tell yourself has a huge influence on how you turn up in the world.

It has a massive impact on how you influence and get on with the people around you.

If you believe that you are not capable of doing the job, you are probably right. If you believe that you are not worthy of that promotion, then it is most likely that others will share that belief.

So, if you are you are telling yourself some unhelpful stories, which are holding you back, what can you do to change them?

Self-awareness – Become aware of what the story is. Many of our thoughts are habitual and we are probably telling ourselves many of the same unhelpful stories on a regular basis.

Realise that the story is not you, it is simply a story and many other people have similar such stories.

Ask yourself “what else could this mean?” By reframing your internal dialogue, maybe that will help you tell yourself a nicer, more helpful story.

As humans, we are always telling stories and the great storytellers stand out by reframing the stories they tell themselves.