We all have an internal monologue during our day. Is yours healthy? Is it loud? Is it soft? Here are some examples of healthy swaps if you are feeling stressed.
Thisโฆ | Notโฆ |
I made a mistake on that question. | Iโm so dumb. |
I still donโt understand that topic. I need to try a different approach. | I will never get it. |
This is tough, I need to break it down more. | Iโm just going to fail at this, why bother? |
This is hard, but every step brings me closer. | Iโm overwhelmed, Iโll do it tomorrow. |
I didnโt pass that practice test; Iโll make flashcards out of the questions I made errors on. | Iโm not going to pass this exam. |
This isnโt my favorite topic, but it is an important part of patient care. | This is useless. |
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Take control of that inner voice. Transform it into something that makes you stronger.