04. Shifting Labels and Identity

We become the thing we tell ourselves we are over and over again.  Sould Wide Open host Michelle Renee discusses the significance of being aware of our negative self-talk and its impact on our behavior and self-perception. She emphasizes how we often internalize negative beliefs and perceptions about ourselves, influenced by past experiences and the opinions of others. Michelle encourages listeners to reflect on their negative self-talk and identify its origins. She highlights the importance of practicing positive self-talk and being kinder to ourselves, especially during moments of frustration or self-doubt. To shift our self-sabotaging language, we must consciously choose to talk to ourselves in a compassionate and supportive way, rather than engaging in self-criticism and negative reinforcement. The episode also addresses the common themes of feeling "not enough" or "too much" and how these beliefs shape our self-perception and decisions that shaped our self-identity that were influenced by unique life challenges and traumas. By identifying and challenging these beliefs, practicing self-compassion, and embracing our individuality, we can cultivate a more positive self-perception and behavior. Episode talking points: [00:00:59] What we tell ourselves. [00:07:17] Body shaming and self-acceptance. [00:12:09] Changing negative self-talk. Quotes: "When we tell ourselves the same thing over and over and over, guess what we become? Guess what behavior we end up adopting? We end up adopting those behaviors." "That's a bunch of crap. That's not true. Someone is going to be so proud of me. This is how I flip the script." "I am larger than life. I am whole and I am light and I am love and I am divine and I am going to be an amazing blessing to somebody." Stay Connected:  Visit my website: https://www.Michelle-Renee.com Say hello on Instagram: @_michellerenee_ Buy Nine Days: https://www.amazon.com/NINE-DAYS-Living-Violent-Trauma/dp/B0C7FRDHXY Join the healing community: www.facebook.com/groups/soulwideopen/