Words Matter
Wednesday June 29, 2011
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We bloggers talk a lot about words, what we do and do not say to ourselves. We may do way too much negative self-talk. We may not be good to ourselves enough. We may miss a beat on communicating correctly with our family & especially our susceptible children!
I even caught myself doing this recently at a family get together. I was talking with two of my stepdaughters about weight & fitness & body image. The 2 girls have "issues" with their bodies. Heck, who of us does not at one point or another!!!
My oldest granddaughter was there listening. I looked up & saw her watching us. That is when I said to the stepdaughters, you know, we should not talk about this negative stuff in front of Syd. Honestly, we should not talk like that to ourselves either BUT especially in front of the kids.
Then I said to Syd, you know, we should not say some of those things. You need to love yourself for the beautiful person you are no matter what!
It is funny how words matter so much - not really funny but I don't think many of us think about it that often. Check out this very cool & powerful video - well worth the 2 minutes to watch even though it is an advertisement for an online content specialist agency. REALLY - an interesting watch!
THIS VIDEO SHOWS THE POWER OF WORDS!!! Change your words, change your world!
Thoughts???
We bloggers talk a lot about words, what we do and do not say to ourselves. We may do way too much negative self-talk. We may not be good to ourselves enough. We may miss a beat on communicating correctly with our family & especially our susceptible children!
I even caught myself doing this recently at a family get together. I was talking with two of my stepdaughters about weight & fitness & body image. The 2 girls have "issues" with their bodies. Heck, who of us does not at one point or another!!!
My oldest granddaughter was there listening. I looked up & saw her watching us. That is when I said to the stepdaughters, you know, we should not talk about this negative stuff in front of Syd. Honestly, we should not talk like that to ourselves either BUT especially in front of the kids.
Then I said to Syd, you know, we should not say some of those things. You need to love yourself for the beautiful person you are no matter what!
It is funny how words matter so much - not really funny but I don't think many of us think about it that often. Check out this very cool & powerful video - well worth the 2 minutes to watch even though it is an advertisement for an online content specialist agency. REALLY - an interesting watch!
THIS VIDEO SHOWS THE POWER OF WORDS!!! Change your words, change your world!
Thoughts???
Posted by truth2beingfit at 6/28/2011 8:57 PM 
Categories: Children, Awareness, Motivation/Support, Life, Inspiration, Acceptance, Inspirational Quotes
Tags: words words matter awareness self talk self worth motivation
Categories: Children, Awareness, Motivation/Support, Life, Inspiration, Acceptance, Inspirational Quotes
Tags: words words matter awareness self talk self worth motivation
I totally agree! It's so difficult to reframe how you look at the world and yourself and your body but I think it's *so* important for us older females who have been through body image issues, eating disorders, etc. to try to change the conversation and the words (and the world!
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Sable, thx for the comment! I do so agree wit you - now if we can only get girls & women & yes, boys & men to love themselves.... and yes, it is hard to reframe how we see things.. but we need to try...
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we've been mired in talking about how WORDS CAN HURT around here lately with the child.
such a good ADULT reminder too.
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Carla - yes, as adults , we need to too!
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The older I get (and that's getting to be pretty old!), the more I realize that we should love ourselves *because* of "what"--not "no matter what". Embracing what others in society may judge to be imperfect or even "ugly" is a source of strength all its own. World-changin' strength!
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Cammy, a great comment & good point you made - THX!
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This has always been a toughie for me. From the time I was old enough to have a conscious opinion I didn't like how I looked. I grew up that way until recently.
I think we have to really look at ourselves and where we have come from. We need to see the beauty that our arms and legs, toes and eyes, ears and neck etc truly give us. Don't take anything for granted, it can be gone in a heart beat.
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Sheri - I hear you. I had a lot of trouble growing up which lead to probs in adult life.
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Well that was powerful. I do think words can make a difference. All to easy to forget that so thanks for the reminder.
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Karen, I think we speak first at times & forget what is coming out of your mouths until it does - a tough one!
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I've written about this from several points of view. In my opinion, it's not as straight forward as some would say.
One thing I have noticed is that many people use negative self talk and yet seem totally unaware of it nor do they change, even when confronted as to their behaviors. Secondary gain, perhaps?
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I guess there are some that are unaware of their own negative self talk - maybe so second nature to them or grew up in a house that tit was normal speak. I know when I am doing it. I know I want to stop & I have got better but I still find it hard at times. I do think the media makes it really tough on women in general. Yes, men too but I think the women/girls are bombarded with what they should be versus to be who they are & that is fine enough...
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I LOVE that video! I know I have to chg the words inside my head sometimes...we are too tough on ourselves, us woman!
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Sian, yes! I just commented to Dr. J on women & how media bombards us...
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Beautiful post! It is really hard to focus on the positive, especially for those of us who are gym rats, it seems we are harder on ourselves than the rest of the world and this does bleed into our lives with family and friends. I will try to focus more positive language around my family..Thanks again for the post.
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Dana - you know, that is interesting - yes, as gym rats, we can be hard on ourselves I know I am - always wanting to do better. Thx for this comment!
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100% agree Jody. Words are indeed powerful!!! Thanks for this post.
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Roz, thx for stopping by! Words are very revealing!
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I joke with my friends that my oh-so-few faults (teehee) are just part of my "charm."
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