The early pages of Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg contain many examples of NST — Sandberg’s or other women’s thinking habit. She doesn’t label it negative self-talk, but notes the frequent presence of the imposter syndrome and self-criticism in many women. Examples from her book: ” Show me a woman without guilt …
I’m working on finishing my book: Handbook #1 for Intelligent Women: Break the Negative Self-Talk Habit with New Brain Science. As I started working on the chapter on the problem-solving process as the first step toward No NST, I read the end of the previous chapter, which I’ve copied below. It’s a …
Superb article about criticism which applies to critics of all kinds, professional and personal, critics of books and movies, or of people and behavior. I’m taking it seriously as I move into different aspects of critiquing. You will not be surprised that I also see that the factors identified — passion, frankness, and specificity, mutual …
Still struggling with negative self-talk? Please listen to minutes 8 to 16 on Joyce Di Donato, Juilliard’s Master Class (YouTube). Wilma Koutstaal, author of The Agile Mind, sent the link to me, knowing my writing and thinking about negative self-talk. The entire segment is interesting if you’re a music aficionado, …
WHAT IS REALISTIC THINKING? “I talk to myself inside all the time. That’s how I know what I’m thinking. That’s how I know how I’m feeling,” commented a friend during a recent discussion. He’s right. Our conscious mind has a voice. We can talk to ourselves negatively, positively or realistically. Most of …
Some people think positive thinking is the only way to go. Others think it’s a pile of make-believe.Here’s a podcast of an interview with Bo Bennett for Toastmasters International. I had written an article for the January issue of the magazine about debunking positive thinking. The interviewer, Bo, had some ideas that …
See the quote below from a good article about leadership from the University of Washington Foster School of Business. Topic? Humility leads to high performance and better leadership. The conclusion of the research is so divergent from the positive thinking hype, from the aggressive-cocky-is-better leadership stereotype (which …
