Are you Living a Little Life?
On the show today, I'm talking about how the language we use creates our reality. From the verbal language we use, to the non-verbal, the 'language' we use to speak to ourselves, about ourselves, makes a difference to our levels of ability, confidence and sense of self. And ultimately; creates our reality.
As a Master NLP Practitioner, I'm fascinated by the way linguistics and language creates both positive and negative effects on us. I noticed it recently when a friend was telling me about her flourishing new business, and described it as her 'little' business. I hear it a lot, and it's predominantly language that women use; the 'little's, the 'just's; we don't own our contribution to something incredible.
On the show I share:
- The narratives we are fed as kids as how they shape our adult world
- How apologetic vs. unapologetic language affects us - did you know that women are 4 x more likely to use apologetic language!
- How the language we use can change the way we take ownership of blame, and add unnecessary emotion to a situation
- How our language creates our identity
- Why the word 'should' creates excess pressure and guilt.
- And ways in which we can reframe self talk and language to remove restrictions, and create freedom.
Resources I mention in the show:
Ted Talk with Lera Boroditsky - How Language Shapes the Way We Think
From Conscious Lifestyle Magazine - The Power of Language: How to Shape Your Reality With Your Words
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