Harnessing the Power of Self-Talk with Maya Akai
Responding means you've thought about it, you understand why you're struggling with it and you decide to construct a response to something that you don't have to go back and do quite so many times over and over again.
Ever wondered how your inner voice shapes your daily life? Maya Akai dives deep into the power of self-talk in this episode of 'M.A.Y.A: My Ambition Your Ambition'. She breaks down how our internal dialogue influences our thoughts, feelings, and actions. Maya explains the difference between mental health, mental wellness, and mental illness, setting the stage for a thoughtful discussion on self-talk's role in shaping our self-image and social identity.
She highlights how external factors get processed internally, affecting how we see ourselves and the world around us. But it's not all about the negatives; Maya introduces practical tools to combat negative self-talk. Ever tried talking to yourself in the third person? It might sound odd, but Maya shows how this technique can help you step back and assess your emotions more objectively.
She also emphasizes the importance of congruency—aligning your actions and thoughts with your core values—to move from being reactive to being responsive. This episode isn't just a lecture; it's a toolkit for improving your mental wellness through better self-talk. So if you're ready to change the most important conversation you have— the one with yourself—tune in and take the first step towards a more positive inner dialogue.