Words Matter

As a coach I know the importance of the words I say not only to other people but also to myself.  The words we say and the stories we tell about ourselves or to ourselves can make a big difference in the way we introduce ourselves and interact with the world.  The other day I was talking to a fellow coach and I must have said at least four times, "I must be feeling sorry for myself." and each time I said it I felt a little more down.  Suddenly, she said, "You've got to stop saying that." You need to tell yourself something that makes you feel positive and empowered.  And immediately I knew she was right.  And with that awareness came a feeling of lightness as though 100 pounds were lifted off of my shoulders. It's important to listen to your own words. How do they make you feel?  How do they make others feel?  Changing "I have to" to "I get to" shifts the energy from something dreaded to an opportunity.  It's just that simple. 

So as you go through this holiday season listen to the words you are using.  Are you saying positive things that make your day brighter or do your words bring you down?  As always, awareness is the first step in making a change.  Listen!  Feel! And then make a change if a change is what is needed.

                I hope that everyone will have a wonderful week filled with only positive and uplifting words!

           When you share your dreams and your talent with the world, magic happens.  Let the magic begin!
                                                                                                                                    Ginny

                                                             Create the life you want to live!
                                                                     [email protected]