When it's time to try something new do you run right out and jump into
it, confident that you are going to succeed with no doubts? Isn't that
a wonderful picture? But unfortunately much of the population first has
to contend with a little negative self-talk, a personal "gremlin" if
you will. Are you familiar with the gremlin? Perhaps you know him or
her by a different name. He or she sits waiting to shoot down our ideas,
deflate our elation, and sabotage our plans ... when we allow it to happen.
Often, this negativity is so commonplace that we don't even recognize
it when it is occurring; therefore we are unable to stop it. So, when
we carry on with our activities we are often full of doubt, harboring
feelings of incompetence, and brandishing insecurities that are in essence
setting us up for failure, or at the very least a much more difficult
road towards success. The worse case scenario is when we allow our gremlins
to stop us from even trying to reach our goal. So how do we silence the
gremlin, replace him/her with our own personal cheerleader instead? There
are several ways.
Learn to recognize the gremlin for what it is. A thief that stifles
creativity, hinders success, and paralyzes growth. Then begin to listen
carefully for that voice and cut it off before its effects can take root.
In The One Minute Millionaire, Mark Victor Hansen and Robert Allen suggest
wearing a rubber band on your wrist for a month and giving yourself a "zing" whenever
you hear that gremlin beginning to discourage you. Talk about a reminder!
I don't know about you, but I'd rather zing the gremlin than myself any
day!
Next, you can surround yourself with positive, happy people who do
not allow gremlins to steal their successes. First, it becomes very difficult
to continuously hear about positive things without some of your own to
add. You'll start looking for ways to join the crowd. Second, the more
you are around positive thoughts, the more real they become, and the
more you attract the same back to you.
Recall the times when you successfully combated your gremlin and let
those serve as your road map. Knowing that you have what it takes to
face any challenges and overcome your obstacles is just the thing needed
to bolster your confidence and self-esteem ... two of the things that
gremlins seem to sap out of their victims. Don't be a victim any longer,
be a victor.
Lastly, write it down in a journal. Journaling is a wonderful way to
chronicle your victories. Writing things down allows you to explore the
feelings, thoughts, and circumstances that surrounded the experience.
Details that are typically glossed over when the part of the big picture,
could be extremely beneficial when later explored.
So are you ready to step up to the challenge? I know you can do it! Learning
how to silence your gremlin is a tool that will be beneficial for life.
Isn't it time to empower yourself and position yourself to succeed at all
you set out to accomplish? Yes, Yes, and YES!!! Put your cheerleader to
work today!
About the Author
Eva Gregory is the author of The
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