Lesson 8

Internal Dialogues and Behavior

Self-Talk

Talking to yourself is a valuable tool, as long as you know which messages to listen to and which ones to ignore! During the program, talking to yourself will be encouraged as a means of talking yourself out of self destructive behavior.

It is important to establish a strong bond between you and your inner voice. Each time you hear that negative voice in your mind begin to chip away at your resolve, you need to start that dialogue with your inner self.

You can have all the reasons in the world not to achieve your goal or you can accomplish it. It is that simple. You can say, I am not thin because I am big-boned, or you can just make up your mind to become the thin person you want to be, and do it.

Self-Analysis

Once you decide to talk to yourself, listen carefully to what you say. You may be surprised to discover what your beliefs are. You may also be surprised to find out that you do not always behave in a way that supports your beliefs. Complete the following exercise.

HM&N Self-Analysis Exercise

What kind of person are you?

What are your best qualities?

What do you not like about yourself?

Are you kind, caring and warm?

Do you do things for others?

Do you do things for yourself?

Does financial success equal personal success?

List three attributes of a good person.


Did your answers surprise you? A careful analysis of your belief system may well lead you to question your behaviors and how they relate to your beliefs.

Creating a new You.

Once you clarify exactly what your beliefs are, you need to modify your behavior. The most important gift you can give yourself is a strong concept of who you are. If there are aspects of your life that you are unhappy with, now is the time to identify them and chart out your course for change!

Gene C.