Fearful inner dialog is like a fence between you and your goals. When your internal voice says it will hurt to step from your comfort zone, you stay put. If only you could switch off unhelpful self-talk, you could branch out without so much stress.
Imagine you want to start a business, but self-talk discourages you. It says “you haven’t got enough time, money, or intelligence.” Your internal discourse is persuasive. Its job is to stop you from doing what might be uncomfortable.
Initiating a startup, however, may be the best thing you’ve ever done. But the voice in your head doesn’t take this into account. It’s designed to keep you in your comfort zone and prevent you from trying new things. Whatever your goal, self-talk might suggest you’ll be unsuccessful.
Switch off anxious dialog
Attention powers thoughts, so worries fade when you don’t focus on them. Shift your attention when concerns arise and refuse to engage with them. Concentrate on a practical task or do something enjoyable.
If it helps, schedule a specific time to think about challenges in constructive ways. You might make an appointment with yourself to brainstorm solutions, for instance.
Speed counts
The part of you that wants you to stay in your comfort zone responds to hesitation. When you hesitate before you act, your nerves rise. Self-talk suggests your idea is dangerous and exaggerates risks.
The answer is to act rather than ruminate when you want to reach your goals. The second you recognize inspiration, move ahead. When you go forward, anxiety won’t fill the void between your ideas and acting on them. As a result, you will not worry.
You can get past the nervy dialog in your head by switching off its power. Take action when inspiration hits. When your muse suggests you ask for a pay rise, paint a masterpiece, or follow your dreams, move ahead. Don’t let a fence form between you and success. Put energy into what you want, and you’ll travel toward accomplishment.