Stuart Smalley may have seemed just another funny character on Saturday Night Live, but the skit is actually a powerful representation of how we can better talk to ourselves. When we speak words of encouragement, love, and empathy to ourselves it makes it a lot easier to believe in the possibilities.
Language and how we speak to ourselves is critical not only in our wellness journey, but also our path of healing. When we come from a growth mindset, it is a lot easier to see the path forwards. If we believe we can do it, we will.
Have you ever heard someone say, “I could never do that,” or “I am so excited to try this new activity!” The difference between the two is the language used and the mindset behind it. When we positively frame a situation, there is a far greater chance of succeeding than if framed negatively. It is true that positivity attracts positivity and negative attracts negative.
When we approach situations with a positive mindset, we are better able to experiment with different ways that works for us and what we want to accomplish. There is never one way to do something.
What are the possibilities? How can we create small experiments along the way to see what works for us?