#7: Stop the negative self talk by asking "HOW?" - Deepstash
#7: Stop the negative self talk by asking "HOW?"

#7: Stop the negative self talk by asking "HOW?"

Our brain doesn't distinguish between what you say and what you think. If you think, "I can't do it," your brain accepts it as a fact.

To avoid this, instead of saying, "I can't do it," ask yourself, "How can I do it?"

It will redirect your brain to think and find solutions rather than getting stuck in a negative spiral.

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