Pocket Sized Pep Talks

The Voice That Says You Can't

Episode Summary

What if the biggest bully you face is the one living inside your own head? That voice that tells you you're not good enough, questions your abilities, and predicts everything that could go wrong can be especially loud when you’re under pressure. But what if you could recognize that voice for what it really is... and stop giving it the power to control your confidence? In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, Rob takes on what he calls “the bully in the brain” and shares two powerful ways to fight back: personal affirmations and your own track record. The more you confront the bully and stop feeding it fear and doubt, the weaker it becomes.

Episode Notes

What if the biggest bully you face is the one living inside your own head?  That voice that tells you you're not good enough, questions your abilities, and predicts everything that could go wrong can be especially loud when you’re under pressure. But what if you could recognize that voice for what it really is... and stop giving it the power to control your confidence?

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, Rob takes on what he calls “the bully in the brain” and shares two powerful ways to fight back: personal affirmations and your own track record. The more you confront the bully and stop feeding it fear and doubt, the weaker it becomes.

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you’ll learn:

• What Rob means by “the bully in the brain” and why it tends to show up when we’re under pressure.
• Why negative thoughts can disguise themselves as attempts to protect us from failure or embarrassment.
• How positive affirmations can help confront the bully and weaken its influence.
• Why your personal track record can be one of your most powerful weapons against self-doubt.
• How remembering what usually happens when you’re under pressure can help quiet the negative voice in your head.
• Why you don’t have to argue with the bully in your brain; you simply have to stop feeding it.
• How consistently choosing confidence over fear can weaken the bully and give you a greater chance of success.

To learn more about Rob and his work, visit www.Jolles.com