How to Stop Negative Thoughts and Negative Self-Talk
episode summary
Learn how to stop negative thoughts and negative self-talk using our unique Golden Thread Process therapy technique.
Do you struggle with negative and critical inner dialogue about you or worst-case scenario outcomes?
There is so much conflicting and confusing therapy advice on how to deal with negative self-talk: should you ignore your negative thoughts?… or distract yourself?… or allow the thoughts to come and go like passing clouds?
Some therapy techniques may help you feel better in the short-term, but the same unwelcome negative inner dialogue will often reappear a few hours or a few days later.
In this teaching, we share our unique, step-by-step approach to help you deal with negative thoughts and negative self-talk, so you can STOP IT once and for all!
Episode highlights
- Discover the key stages of the Golden Thread Process therapy technique and how to apply this to your negative thoughts:
- ‘Stop it!’ – how to stop any negative self-talk from spiralling out of control.
- ‘Find it’ – how to use self-inquiry questions to dig deeper and find the root cause of your negative emotions and thoughts.
- ‘Own it’ – the importance of taking full self-responsibility for your core beliefs.
- ‘Change it’ – how to teach your inner child the spiritual life lessons they need to learn so you can finally stop your negative self-talk.
extra resources
Other related episodes on our YouTube channel that will help you:
- How to Overcome Self-Doubt and Self-Criticism
- Inner Child Emotional Overwhelm – How to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed
- How to Understand Your Emotions – Heal Your Emotions
- Stop Caring What Others Think of You
- Why Do I Self-Sabotage My Happiness? Break The Self-Sabotage Cycle
- Why Do I Give Up So Easily – Inner Child Sabotage Explained
- 3 Inner Child Sabotage Tactics That Bock Your Success
- Achieve Inner Peace: Stop Comparing Criticising and Being Judgemental
- The Inner Child Explained – How to Love Guide & Heal Your Inner Child
- Reparenting Your Inner Child (Part 1) – The 3 Stages of Inner Child Work
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Disclaimer: This show episode and any associated teaching and comments shared are not a substitute for professional therapy, mental health care, crisis support, medical advice, doctor diagnosis, or professional healthcare treatment. Our show episodes provide general information for educational purposes only and are offered as suggestions for you and your professional therapist or healthcare advisor to consider and research.