Could self-talk be a new way to celebrate?

“I am the greatest! I said it even before I knew I was.” – Muhammid Ali

Many of us don’t realize that we get to decide what we think. Our thoughts seem to be on automatic and can sometimes invade our experience. If we are not intentional about what we think and the way we talk to ourselves, our history and unconscious patterns will take over. The criticisms and left over feelings of defeat and helplessness will start playing on a loop in our head. The voices and phrases that hurt the most start showing up randomly and we don’t catch on until we notice we are in a “bad mood” or feeling depressed..

This inner dialogue is the background noise that is constantly running in our mind like an app open and running on your phone that is draining the battery. Before we know it, we are down for the count and have no conscious idea why.

Now, what if we consciously set out to “scratch those records” or self-talk patterns? For example, when you are about to record a video, begin a presentation or sales call, what are you thinking? What kinds of things are you saying to yourself? By combining the secret power of breath, active gratitude and visualization with self talk we create a space within ourselves where energy, creativity and our best work can come together.

The next time you are going to be seen and heard, picture 3 outcomes or intentions you would like to experience. Begin by breathing deeply and place yourself on the other side of the event. Feel the deep gratitude and hear yourself describing the celebration and victory of a job well done. I join you in celebrations, as you feel the flood of gratitude, joy, love, strength and light. WHOOHOO!!!

Known to many as “The Magnetic Voice,” Monique McDonald is a Grammy-nominated, award-winning vocal specialist and certified Conscious Transformational Coach. Initially terrified to audition or speak publicly, Monique studied intensely with excellent coaches to cultivate her confidence. As a result, she celebrated with outstanding Opera and Master Class performances throughout Europe, Russia, Japan, and the US, including Carnegie Hall, NYC, and the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. When Monique helps you unlock your natural charisma and your “Magnetic Voice,” you benefit from secrets learned in over twenty years through High Stakes Performance combined with her unique coaching style. Her passion is inspiring charismatic communication and mastery of the human voice to empower entrepreneurs, speakers, and leaders.

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