Stopping the Broken Record in Your Head
We all have a record that plays in the back of our heads reminding us that we are not really that special. This record replays all your mistakes and embarrassments on a loop, running them over and over. It is always there to remind us that we really shouldn’t bother trying to change or take control because it probably won’t work. After all, success is for someone else, someone better. Sometimes the record is low or on mute but it never really goes away. When you least expect it, the record is more than happy to ruin any good time by blaring statements like, “you're worthless,” “it will never work,” and “they don't like you.”
That record is not you. But you do give it permission to play over and over. It influences your happiness, confidence, and sense of wellbeing. It controls you and your decisions because you don't kick it out. If you are sick and tired of the broken record playing in your head, I have a few simple tips to develop the most important self-care routine there is - loving yourself. Ladies, if you get this one right, you will open the door to happiness, success, and productivity. Be the best you can be and try these tips to break that record for good:
Just say “no.” Tell yourself you are not playing this game again. Better yet, yell it! In the mirror, in your pillow, out the window, and most importantly in your head, just say no.
Replace negative thinking with a positive mantra. The mantra, or saying, can be anything, as long as it is positive. The more you repeat it, the more likely you will believe it and the more likely you are to start making small changes towards it.
Get busy. It is hard to think of multiple things in your head at once. Get your body and brain busy with something healthy or productive. You don’t need to split the atom or save a life, just anything other than feed into the negativity. So read a book, sing a song, call a friend, make cookies, or anything else, just get busy.
Affirm yourself. List out your positive qualities and post it everywhere as a reminder, like on the fridge, mirror, or on your desk. When you see the lists, read it out loud to remind yourself of how wonderful you are.
At first it may seem like making these little changes isn't slowing down the record. We promise you, the more you practice, the sooner you can switch the record in your head to a healthy, badass, rocking record. If you’re having a hard time fitting in the self-care your body and mind need, try scheduling it by using our SELF-CARE FREEBIE. This way, you can be sure to check in with yourself each day to make sure you’re making strides to overcome the negativity of the broken record. Maybe one day, with mindful practice, it will be gone for good!
