Control the Voice in your Head, Before it Controls you

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Your inner voice controls your life; here are two reasons why you must control the internal monologue and how you can do it today.

The inner dialogue of humans serves as an evolutionary mechanism. Also known as metacognition, or thinking about thinking, it allows us to plan and problem solve. Rapid technological advances have given many of us a safe place to sleep, clean water to drink, and food to eat. Arguably, this has left us with more time to think about thinking.

We all have an inner voice, a monologue that speaks to us and reminds us of how we are doing at any point in time. For some, this inner voice is more talkative than others. Meditation is so beneficial because it simultaneously quiets down inner-chatter while promoting focus. By being mindful of our inner thoughts, we can recognize patterns and use our thoughts to manifest miracles.

Here is why controlling out internal monologue is imperative:

1. If you don’t control your inner voice, it will control you

Does your inner voice talk about how beautiful, strong, intelligent, and capable you are? Perhaps your inner voice discusses your hopes, ideals, and dreams. Maybe your inner monologue serves as a motivator, a guiding voice, that inspires you to be great. Or does your inner voice sneer at your ineptitude and admonish you for perceived shortcomings?

We have all heard that “Your thoughts become your reality.” Think about something you love: puppies, kittens, babies, food, whatever it may be. How do those thoughts make you feel? Now think about something you dislike; what physiological changes do you notice? Do you tense up, does your heart rate increase? The thoughts in your head cause biological implications, experienced instantaneously. To control those thoughts that make you feel physically uncomfortable is to shape your reality.

2. Your inner voice exists in your head rent-free

Your internal guide is a lifelong tenant of your head, living rent-free in perpetuity. Once you accept that your inner guide exists, it seems only fair that the relationship is reciprocal. Would you want a bossy friend who tells you what to do, how to feel, and when to feel? Do not let your inner voice become an emotional terrorist, diplomatically work with each other. You two are stuck with one another, an amicable relationship will surely benefit you in every domain of your life.

Besides, the least your inner voice can do is earn its keep.

Talk to Yourself About How you Talk to Yourself

It is time to talk to yourself about how you talk to and about yourself. That means being mindful of your inner chatter.

Take some time and focus on your thoughts throughout the day. Whatever time you can allocate to this task is fine. At what points are you critical of yourself? Are there certain times during which you are proud of yourself? Do you offer yourself praise?

What verbs does your inner voice use? Do you find yourself thinking phrases such as, “I can” or “I am?” You may use debilitating words to begin your sentences like “I cannot” and “I am not.” Do the verbs you use indicate abundance such as, “ have?” or do you find yourself in a scarcity mindset, thinking “I need,” or “I want?” How does your emotional state feel when your inner voice uses verbs of ability and abundance? Are the emotions evoked different than when your inner monologue uses words that imply scarcity and incapability?

The first step is to be mindful of your inner voice. Write down persistent thoughts, how these thoughts make you feel, and what triggers them. You may be surprised at the patterns you observe and the inferences you can make.

Emotional growth and spiritual growth occur with the knowledge that the tone and contents of your inner monologue shape your day. As your days shape your weeks and your weeks shape your months, remember to check in with your inner voice, your driving force.