No way!
Did you know that our brains are like 2 year olds??
🙋♀️. How do I know?
I have both. My brain and an actual 2 year old 😂 (See video below).
Even when we decide that we WANT to do something for ourselves-
Like -go for a walk, eat salad or start journaling…
Write that report, finish that documentation (well, on some level, – you want that done)
Your brain responds, something like this…
ERROR
this is different
NO
I’m NOT doing that
F-you!
(yes we actually give ourselves the big middle finger) 😂
Want to know my trick for getting a 2 yo (and your brain) to do ANYTHING you want them to do?
Keep calmly reminding (your brain)…
This is what I want. I call the shots.
Seriously
… talk (to your brain, yourself) like you would to a 2 year old.
(bust out your teacher voice; loving, yet stern)
I hear you, but we’ve already decided- it’s time to go for a walk because it’s so good for my mind and body.
I know you don’t really feel like writing these notes, but let’s go ahead do them quickly
This is what were doing right now, You’ll feel great
Rinse repeat
As Always, So. Much. Love.,
Angie
P.S. I teach SLPs how to interrupt old patterns of overthinking, perfectionism and procrastination to cut out the setbacks and STOP Dreading Mondays. If you want to find out whether my program could work for you, schedule a free consultation .
P.P.S. Click here to see a video of my actual 2 year old 😂 resisting something she actually LOVES. I’m telling you, our brains are like 2yo’s.
