Mental GPS with Dr. Jana Episode 7
A brand-new episode of Mental GPS with Dr. Jana, hosted by Dr. Jana Price-Sharps, is now available with the official title, “Where Is Your Mental GPS Driving You.” This episode dives into how your internal monologue acts as an internal navigation system and offers practical guidance on how to stop negative self-talk. Recognizing how these internal coordinates steer your daily choices is a vital step for anyone striving to build a better life.
Why Do I Constantly Tear Myself Down?
Many people fall victim to the myth that harsh self-criticism is a valid way to stay motivated. Dr. Jana challenges this concept, explaining that beating yourself up before you even reach the starting line only leads to pervasive feelings of hopelessness and defeat. When you notice the signs of harsh self-criticism such as telling yourself you are stupid or can never get anything right you are actively programming your mind for failure, anger, and bitterness.
Ways to Improve Your Mindset
Drawing from her extensive experience in therapy since 1995, Dr. Jana highlights actionable ways to improve your mindset and consciously unlearn past conditioning:
- Catch Cruel Self-Talk: Identify the mean statements you say to yourself that you would never say to your best friend or worst enemy.
- Unlearn Childhood Conditioning: Recognize that negative labels told to you by past teachers or family members are often wrong and can be actively changed.
- Practice Fair Self-Evaluation: Learn to pat yourself on the back and give yourself credit for hard work instead of focusing purely on what was left undone.
- How to Unstick Your Mind: Reset your navigation system to target happiness and a good life, even if you do not know your exact final goals yet.
Listen to the Full Episode
Tune into the full episode of Mental GPS with Dr. Jana on your preferred podcast platform to learn how to unstick your mind and empower yourself to build lasting momentum.