"Being defeated is often a temporary condition, giving up is what makes it permanent."
I remember my dad teaching me the power of language at a very young age..
Not only did my dad understand that specific words affect our mental pictures, but he understood words are a powerful programming factor in lifelong success.
One particularly interesting event occurred when I was eight. As a kid, I was always climbing trees, poles, and literally hanging around upside down from the rafters of our lake house. So, it came to no surprise for my dad to find me at the top of a 30-foot tree swinging back and forth. My little eight-year-old brain didn't realize the tree could break or I could get hurt. I just thought it was fun to be up so high.
My older cousin, Tammy, was also in the same tree. She was hanging on the first big limb, about ten feet below me. Tammy's mother also noticed us at the exact same time my dad did. About that time a huge gust of wind came over the tree. I could hear the leaves start to rattle and the tree begin to sway. I remember my dad's voice over the wind yell, "Bart, Hold on tightly." So I did. The next thing I know, I heard Tammy screaming at the top of her lungs, laying flat on the ground. She had fallen out of the tree.
I scampered down the tree to safety. My dad later told me why she fell and I did not. Apparently, Tammy's mother was not as an astute student of language as my father. When Tammy's mother felt the gust of wind, she yelled out, "Tammy, don't fall!" And Tammy did... fall.
My dad then explained to me that the mind has a very difficult time processing a negative image. In fact, people who rely on internal pictures cannot see a negative at all. In order for Tammy to process the command of not falling, her nine-year- old brain had to first imagine falling, then try to tell the brain not to do what it just imagined. Whereas, my eight-year-old brain instantly had an internal image of me hanging on tightly.
This is why people who try to stop smoking struggle with the ct of stopping smoking. They are running pictures all day of themselves smoking. Smokers are rarely taught to see themselves breathing fresh air and feeling great. The language itself becomes one barrier to success.
This concept is especially useful when you are attempting to break a habit or set a goal. You can't visualize not doing something. The only way to properly visualize not doing something is to actually find a word for what you want to do and visualize that. For example, when I was thirteen years old, I played for my junior high school football team. I tried so hard to be good, but I just couldn't get it together at that age. I remember hearing the words run through my head as I was running out for a pass, "Don't drop it!" Naturally, I dropped the ball.
My coaches were not skilled enough to teach us proper "self-talk." They just thought some kids could catch and others couldn't. I'll never make it pro, but I'm now a pretty good Sunday afternoon football player, because all my internal dialogue is positive and encourages me to win. I wish my dad had coached me playing football instead of just climbing trees. I might have had a longer football career.
Here is a very easy demonstration to teach your kids and your friends the power of a toxic vocabulary. Ask them to hold a pen or pencil. Hand it to them. Now, follow my instructions carefully. Say to them, "Okay, try to drop the pencil." Observe what they do.
Most people release their hands and watch the pencil hit the floor.You respond, "You weren't paying attention. I said TRY to drop the pencil.
Now please do it again." Most people then pick up the pencil and pretend to be in excruciating pain while their hand tries but fails to drop the pencil.
The point is made.
If you tell your brain you will "give it a try," you are actually telling your brain to fail. I have a "no try" rule in my house and with everyone I interact with. Either people will do it or they won't. Either they will be at the party or they won't. I'm brutal when people attempt to lie to me by using the word try. Do they think I don't know they are really telegraphing to the world they have no intention of doing it but they want me to give them brownie points for pretended effort? You will never hear the words "I'll try" come out of my mouth unless I'm teaching this concept in a seminar.
If you "try" and do something, your unconscious mind has permission not to succeed. If I truly can't make a decision I will tell the truth.
"Sorry John. I'm not sure if I will be at your party or not. I've got an outstanding commitment. If that falls through, I will be here. Otherwise, I will not. Thanks for the invite."
People respect honesty. So remove the word "try" from your vocabulary.
My dad also told me that psychologists claim it takes seventeen positive statements to offset one negative statement. I have no idea if it is true, but the logic holds true. It might take up to seventeen compliments to offset the emotional damage of one harsh criticism.
These are concepts that are especially useful when raising children.
Ask yourself how many compliments you give yourself daily versus how many criticisms. Heck, I know you are talking to yourself all day long. We all have internal voices that give us direction.
So, are you giving yourself the 17:1 ratio or are you shortchanging yourself with toxic self-talk like, "I ****. I'm fat. Nobody will like me. I'll try this diet. I'm not good enough. I'm so stupid. I'm broke, etc. etc."
If our parents can set a lifetime of programming with one wrong statement, imagine the kind of programming you are doing on a daily basis with your own internal dialogue. Here is a list of Toxic Vocabulary words.
Notice when you or other people use them.
Ø But
Ø Try
Ø If
Ø Might
Ø Would Have
Ø Should Have
Ø Could Have
Ø Can't
Ø Don't
But: negates any words that are stated before it. If: presupposes that you may not. Would have: Past tense that draws attention to things that didn't actually happen.
Should have: Past tense that draws attention to things that didn't actually happen (and implies guilt.)
Could have: Past tense that draws attention to things that didn't actually happen but the person tries to take credit as if it did happen.
Try: Presupposes failure.
Might: It does nothing definite. It leaves options for your listener. Can't / Don't: These words force the listener to focus on exactly the opposite of what you want. This is a classic mistake that parents and coaches make without knowing the damage of this linguistic error.
Examples:
Toxic phrase: "Don't drop the ball!"
Likely result: Drops the ball
Better language: "Catch the ball!"
Toxic phrase: "You shouldn't watch so much television."
Likely result: Watches more television.
Better language: "I read too much television makes people stupid. You might find yourself turning that TV off and picking up one of those books more often!"
Exercise: Take a moment to write down all the phrases you use on a daily basis or any Toxic self-talk that you have noticed yourself using.
Write these phrases down so you will begin to catch yourself as they occur and change them.
Regards,
Karpaga Vinayagam.R
Hewitt Associates,Chennai/Olympia Tech Park.
Ph: 044 - 4390 5437
Mob: (91) 94448 19745
From India, Coimbatore
733I remember my dad teaching me the power of language at a very young age..
Not only did my dad understand that specific words affect our mental pictures, but he understood words are a powerful programming factor in lifelong success.
One particularly interesting event occurred when I was eight. As a kid, I was always climbing trees, poles, and literally hanging around upside down from the rafters of our lake house. So, it came to no surprise for my dad to find me at the top of a 30-foot tree swinging back and forth. My little eight-year-old brain didn't realize the tree could break or I could get hurt. I just thought it was fun to be up so high.
My older cousin, Tammy, was also in the same tree. She was hanging on the first big limb, about ten feet below me. Tammy's mother also noticed us at the exact same time my dad did. About that time a huge gust of wind came over the tree. I could hear the leaves start to rattle and the tree begin to sway. I remember my dad's voice over the wind yell, "Bart, Hold on tightly." So I did. The next thing I know, I heard Tammy screaming at the top of her lungs, laying flat on the ground. She had fallen out of the tree.
I scampered down the tree to safety. My dad later told me why she fell and I did not. Apparently, Tammy's mother was not as an astute student of language as my father. When Tammy's mother felt the gust of wind, she yelled out, "Tammy, don't fall!" And Tammy did... fall.
My dad then explained to me that the mind has a very difficult time processing a negative image. In fact, people who rely on internal pictures cannot see a negative at all. In order for Tammy to process the command of not falling, her nine-year- old brain had to first imagine falling, then try to tell the brain not to do what it just imagined. Whereas, my eight-year-old brain instantly had an internal image of me hanging on tightly.
This is why people who try to stop smoking struggle with the ct of stopping smoking. They are running pictures all day of themselves smoking. Smokers are rarely taught to see themselves breathing fresh air and feeling great. The language itself becomes one barrier to success.
This concept is especially useful when you are attempting to break a habit or set a goal. You can't visualize not doing something. The only way to properly visualize not doing something is to actually find a word for what you want to do and visualize that. For example, when I was thirteen years old, I played for my junior high school football team. I tried so hard to be good, but I just couldn't get it together at that age. I remember hearing the words run through my head as I was running out for a pass, "Don't drop it!" Naturally, I dropped the ball.
My coaches were not skilled enough to teach us proper "self-talk." They just thought some kids could catch and others couldn't. I'll never make it pro, but I'm now a pretty good Sunday afternoon football player, because all my internal dialogue is positive and encourages me to win. I wish my dad had coached me playing football instead of just climbing trees. I might have had a longer football career.
Here is a very easy demonstration to teach your kids and your friends the power of a toxic vocabulary. Ask them to hold a pen or pencil. Hand it to them. Now, follow my instructions carefully. Say to them, "Okay, try to drop the pencil." Observe what they do.
Most people release their hands and watch the pencil hit the floor.You respond, "You weren't paying attention. I said TRY to drop the pencil.
Now please do it again." Most people then pick up the pencil and pretend to be in excruciating pain while their hand tries but fails to drop the pencil.
The point is made.
If you tell your brain you will "give it a try," you are actually telling your brain to fail. I have a "no try" rule in my house and with everyone I interact with. Either people will do it or they won't. Either they will be at the party or they won't. I'm brutal when people attempt to lie to me by using the word try. Do they think I don't know they are really telegraphing to the world they have no intention of doing it but they want me to give them brownie points for pretended effort? You will never hear the words "I'll try" come out of my mouth unless I'm teaching this concept in a seminar.
If you "try" and do something, your unconscious mind has permission not to succeed. If I truly can't make a decision I will tell the truth.
"Sorry John. I'm not sure if I will be at your party or not. I've got an outstanding commitment. If that falls through, I will be here. Otherwise, I will not. Thanks for the invite."
People respect honesty. So remove the word "try" from your vocabulary.
My dad also told me that psychologists claim it takes seventeen positive statements to offset one negative statement. I have no idea if it is true, but the logic holds true. It might take up to seventeen compliments to offset the emotional damage of one harsh criticism.
These are concepts that are especially useful when raising children.
Ask yourself how many compliments you give yourself daily versus how many criticisms. Heck, I know you are talking to yourself all day long. We all have internal voices that give us direction.
So, are you giving yourself the 17:1 ratio or are you shortchanging yourself with toxic self-talk like, "I ****. I'm fat. Nobody will like me. I'll try this diet. I'm not good enough. I'm so stupid. I'm broke, etc. etc."
If our parents can set a lifetime of programming with one wrong statement, imagine the kind of programming you are doing on a daily basis with your own internal dialogue. Here is a list of Toxic Vocabulary words.
Notice when you or other people use them.
Ø But
Ø Try
Ø If
Ø Might
Ø Would Have
Ø Should Have
Ø Could Have
Ø Can't
Ø Don't
But: negates any words that are stated before it. If: presupposes that you may not. Would have: Past tense that draws attention to things that didn't actually happen.
Should have: Past tense that draws attention to things that didn't actually happen (and implies guilt.)
Could have: Past tense that draws attention to things that didn't actually happen but the person tries to take credit as if it did happen.
Try: Presupposes failure.
Might: It does nothing definite. It leaves options for your listener. Can't / Don't: These words force the listener to focus on exactly the opposite of what you want. This is a classic mistake that parents and coaches make without knowing the damage of this linguistic error.
Examples:
Toxic phrase: "Don't drop the ball!"
Likely result: Drops the ball
Better language: "Catch the ball!"
Toxic phrase: "You shouldn't watch so much television."
Likely result: Watches more television.
Better language: "I read too much television makes people stupid. You might find yourself turning that TV off and picking up one of those books more often!"
Exercise: Take a moment to write down all the phrases you use on a daily basis or any Toxic self-talk that you have noticed yourself using.
Write these phrases down so you will begin to catch yourself as they occur and change them.
Regards,
Karpaga Vinayagam.R
Hewitt Associates,Chennai/Olympia Tech Park.
Ph: 044 - 4390 5437
Mob: (91) 94448 19745
From India, Coimbatore
hey..
Thata a a very nice article. but u can add one more thing to it to give short and crisp understanding- say negative statements with positive words. or, dont say positive statements with negative words.
eg- I am not so good instead of m not fine.
thanks
From India, Delhi
Thata a a very nice article. but u can add one more thing to it to give short and crisp understanding- say negative statements with positive words. or, dont say positive statements with negative words.
eg- I am not so good instead of m not fine.
thanks
From India, Delhi
Dear Shyamali
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From India, Coimbatore
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In due course my target is your points ,............
Thank YOU
Regards
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93831 93832
From India, Coimbatore
i am back after reading this article..i remember when i was trained for army i use to think +ve in all the circumstances (credit goes to these words) Regards Vijayeta Rohilla HR (Recruitment)
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From India, Gurgaon
Dear Member,
I read in your post that you went for an army training and not you r in hr what made u go for this jump.
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Pls try and suggest someone for this position.
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From India, Mumbai
I read in your post that you went for an army training and not you r in hr what made u go for this jump.
Infact I dont know if u can help me but im in urgent need of an ex army personnel who can manage the Admin / IR / Security issues of a leading beverage company in Mumbai.
Pls try and suggest someone for this position.
You can send me your references on
regards,
reena
From India, Mumbai
Hi,
This is a good article. Most of us aware that when both the parents are working the tiny tots stay either with maids or grand parents. How shall we communicate to grand parents who constantly give such messages out of their concern/love or a view that if negative things are said then children feel embarassed to repeat any unwanted behaviour or just they don't have control on their emotions?Inspite of repeated sharings they don't change themselves. How can we stop the damage caused by their words on the kids minds ? If any one can suggest some measures please do so.
Regards,
Vani
From India, Pune
This is a good article. Most of us aware that when both the parents are working the tiny tots stay either with maids or grand parents. How shall we communicate to grand parents who constantly give such messages out of their concern/love or a view that if negative things are said then children feel embarassed to repeat any unwanted behaviour or just they don't have control on their emotions?Inspite of repeated sharings they don't change themselves. How can we stop the damage caused by their words on the kids minds ? If any one can suggest some measures please do so.
Regards,
Vani
From India, Pune
I think every word you said is wonderful! I always try to use positive speech, but you gave some details and specific advise that is very helpful. I will be using your list of toxic words. Thank you so much!
really it made my life.. because so many times i used the word 'TRY' and i failed in doing the same things.. today i realised where i was mistaken..
thanks for such a nice posting..
please keep on posting such a kind of nice articles.. so that it can be a good motivation to all the members who are visiting cite hr..
Regards
sweety :lol: :lol:
From India, Coimbatore
thanks for such a nice posting..
please keep on posting such a kind of nice articles.. so that it can be a good motivation to all the members who are visiting cite hr..
Regards
sweety :lol: :lol:
From India, Coimbatore
Dear Peer Mohammed Sardhar/Karpaga Vinayagam.R,
The two words that come to my mind after reading your article is WOW and Thanks.
I have read a lot about visualisation and Self-talk and truely speaking your article summarises most of it.
Its really very nice of you to share this with all of us.
You have good command over english language(thanks to your father), though article was big enough, then too it was interesting all the way.
I will definitely try to follow the useful tips written by you. and keep check on my self-talk.
Thanks a ton.
Jyotsna
From India, Delhi
The two words that come to my mind after reading your article is WOW and Thanks.
I have read a lot about visualisation and Self-talk and truely speaking your article summarises most of it.
Its really very nice of you to share this with all of us.
You have good command over english language(thanks to your father), though article was big enough, then too it was interesting all the way.
I will definitely try to follow the useful tips written by you. and keep check on my self-talk.
Thanks a ton.
Jyotsna
From India, Delhi
This message was a wonderful boost to the start of my Sunday! Any person can read this and be motivated. The coherence of thoughts and the positivity of the article enabled me to take stock of myself.
Whoever wrote this article long ago did a great thing and thanks to both of you for taking pains to put this article up.
Best Regards,
Lydia Selvaraj
From India, Madras
Whoever wrote this article long ago did a great thing and thanks to both of you for taking pains to put this article up.
Best Regards,
Lydia Selvaraj
From India, Madras
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