SELF-TALK: THE DISCIPLINE THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE
Self-talk rules perception. How we explain and justify our experience to ourselves is enormously influential to our well-being. We can only contemplate, enjoy, and learn from our experiences when we are in touch with what they really are. This cannot happen if we are confusing our experiences with our judgments or assessments of them. This is one of the primary reasons we need to develop the practice of sitting quietly. Silence focuses us on spiritual development or the personal practice of improving our resilience to stress. Learning to quiet one’s mind is one of the most profound practices we can personally engage in, and help our clients value. It isn’t easy, yet the rewards can be exponential. ...
Get A Coach's Guide to Emotional Intelligence: Strategies for Developing Successful Leaders now with the O’Reilly learning platform.
O’Reilly members experience books, live events, courses curated by job role, and more from O’Reilly and nearly 200 top publishers.
