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When we take an action we usually have an expectation about how it will work out. When I order lunch, my expectation is that the food will be tasty. When I launch a new product in my business, I expect to reach certain sales goals.
In addition to the outcome, we also have expectations of how we should feel when we are doing something. On one level it’s not enough just to give a good presentation at work, because a part of us wants to feel completely in control and confident while giving that presentation.
This situation gives rise to a great deal of negative self-talk. We beat ourselves up in the moment for not doing well enough AND we beat ourselves up after the fact for not meeting our expectations. As well as feeling bad in the moment this means that we are also less likely to take action in the future.
Here is a simple way to quiet negative self-talk.
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Thank you for that one, Gene. I do have such a high standard of perfection that I don’t even recognize, until it’s pointed out to me. Getting better, but not “perfect” yet. ;-)
Relevant and useful—score! Thanks very much, great session.
Brilliant tapping, Gene. When we see so many folks on the Internet who seem to be showing us only their perfection, it’s easy to judge ourselves as less than we really are. I loved your example of the coffee shop in Costa Rica. I bet many tappers have been there, done that! I sure have :-) Thanks again, Gene.
Gene,
Thanks so much for another tool to deal with the self criticism……..that’s the one thing I have plenty of.