A New Reality
A few weeks ago I wrote a blog post titled, Think It, Feel It, Become It. This week is a follow-up to that initial post. Have you ever stopped to truly listen to the voice inside your head? Not the one narrating your grocery list or reminding you to pick up the dry cleaning, but the one whispering your worth, your capabilities, and your truth?
For many of us, that inner voice isn’t always the kindest. It can be critical, doubtful, and sometimes downright mean. But here’s the beautiful thing, we can change the conversation.
Our thoughts are powerful. They plant seeds in our hearts and bodies that bloom into beliefs and those beliefs shape the lives we live. If we want to create a life filled with joy, purpose, and alignment, it starts with our self-talk.
Positive self-talk isn't about slapping on a happy face or pretending everything is okay when it isn’t. It’s about noticing the stories we tell ourselves, especially the ones that limit us and choosing to tell a better one.
It starts with awareness.
You might catch yourself thinking:
“I’m not good at this.”
“I’ll never get it right.”
“Who am I to try this?”
These thoughts may feel automatic, like grooves carved deeply into our brains over the years. But the good news is we can create new neural pathways. New grooves and new truths.
When we consistently speak to ourselves with kindness, encouragement, and belief, we begin to feel the shift, not just in our minds, but in our bodies. Our nervous system relaxes, our hearts open and our confidence grows.
The magic isn’t just in saying the words. It’s in feeling them. Embodying them. Letting them settle deep into your bones until they become a truth you live from.
Try this simple practice:
Catch a negative thought as it arises.
Pause. Breathe.
Gently reframe it.
“I’m not good at this,” becomes “I’m learning something new, and I’m proud of myself for trying.”
“I always mess things up,” turns into “I grow from every experience, and I’m doing my best.”
Speak it out loud if you can.
And then this part is key, feel it. Let the truth of it move through your body like a warm wave.
With repetition and heart-centered intention, those words start to rewire your mind. They become your new internal compass.
Like any meaningful practice, positive self-talk requires devotion. It’s not a one-and-done. It’s a daily, even moment-to-moment, choosing.
It’s meeting yourself in the mirror every morning with a smile and a loving word. It’s catching those sneaky inner critics before they hijack your day.
It’s being the most compassionate, encouraging voice you hear all day long. And it’s not about being perfect, it’s about being present.
The more we choose loving, empowering words, the more our outer lives begin to reflect that inner shift. Opportunities open up. Relationships deepen. We feel more connected, grounded, and alive. This is the beginning of creating the life we love, from the inside out.
What’s one negative thought you’re ready to reframe today? What truth do you want to start speaking to your heart, over and over, until it becomes your new story? The most important conversation you’ll ever have is the one you have with yourself. Make it a loving one.
When we shift our inner dialogue, we shift everything and create a new reality. We make new choices. We step into courage. We create relationships and experiences that reflect the love we’ve cultivated inside. This work is powerful. Life-changing. Sacred.
XO Sheryl
PS… Stay tuned for part three. I’ll be sharing my three day experiment with Joe Dispenza’s positive self-talk experience, diving into deeper practices for rewiring the brain and creating new emotional realities.
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