Posted: Sunday, January 15th, 2017 by Gaelyn Whitley Keith
I remember the day I received a vivid lesson on the subtle power of what we hear. A friend of mine and I were enjoying a great time of fellowship over lunch. We were talking about "'Self-Talk"' and the benefits we receive for listening to it on a daily basis. We sat there for over an hour totally caught up in our conversation with each other. Background music was softly being played.
As we walked out to our cars later, we both started signing the chorus to the song we recently heard. We hadn't even really listened to the song, yet it had penetrated our spirits and was now lingering in our cousciousness. Our mouths automatically started speaking what had been sown in our hearts through the gateway of our ears.
That's why you need to be so selective about what type of conversation you permit yourself to hear. Stop hanging around with people that constantly talk about their doubt and fears. You can't do it without being adversely affected. You may say, "oh , I just let those thoughts go in one ear and out the other." But that's impossible! Just as we ended up singing that song, you'll end up signing you friend's song of doubt and fear when times get tough.
You simply must guard your ears. The words you habitually listen to will become what you believe!!!
Posted: Wednesday, August 10th, 2016 by Gaelyn Whitley Keith
This "'Self-Talk"' Video was inspired by Dr. Shad Helmstetter, who without dieting lost 38 lbs in 10 and a half weeks! In his book "What to say When You Talk To Yourself" he compares our mind to a computer and that it's programmed in a very similar way.
Posted: Wednesday, February 10th, 2016 by Gaelyn Whitley Keith
A photograph is shaped more by the "'Self-Talk'" of the person taking the picture than by what's in front of it.
Posted: Sunday, July 17th, 2016 by Gaelyn Whitley Keith
Change happens when you find the pathway to discover how AWESOME you really are! Jenny Schatzle is a fitness coach from Santa Barbara, California who practices what she preaches and coaches people who aren't just looking for a fitness routine or a quick fix in life but a
journey towards a happier, healthier life.
Fitness trainer Jenny Schatzle has an uplifting message of self-confidence, self-love and self-respect. Her message of the perfect body—one that starts from the inside out—has been featured in multiple national media publications and news shows.
Posted: Monday, January 11th, 2016 by Gaelyn Whitley Keith
Hearing you child say, “I hate myself”, “I am so stupid”, or “No body likes me” can be heart breaking and alarming.
What your children says out loud gives you a window into what they are thinking – their ‘”self-talk”’. You know they are engaging in negative ‘”self-talk”’ when you hear things like: “I’m never going to get this!” or “I hate school!” Sometimes it’s not what they way out load, but you may notice self-defeating, subtle facial expressions or mumbles under their breath. There are so many ways to change the negative ‘”self-talk”’ in your house and help your children replace their negative thinking with positive ‘”self-talk”’.
Here are some in home strategies to decrease negative ‘”self-talk”’:
* Listen to free ‘”self-talk”’ downloads. As you take them to school and as they go to sleep let them hear the ‘”self-talk”’ that will make them into the person God created them to be. Truth Wins Free "'Self-Talk"' Download
* Love yourself! Treat yourself like a best friend. How you talk about yourself becomes a model that you children will follow.
* Praise. Seek out opportunities to praise your son or daughter for achievements or good behavior. Find ways to praise your children when talking to others – especially if your child is in earshot, but not a part of your conversation.
* Get Sassy! Encourage your child to be THE BOSS of their negative voice and TALK BACK to it! When your negative voice tells you “You’re not going to do well on this test” don’t let it take your confidence away!! Tell that voice, “I’m a good learner. I’m going to try my best. If I try my best, I’ll do okay.”
But most of all here is a list of things children love to hear their parents say:
