11.20.19 // Feel the Fear II.

As I mentioned in a previous post, I'm reading a book called "Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway." In my post, I mentioned how powerful the words have been and how much I've been enjoying letting the lessons sink in.
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Well, this isn't a continued rave of that book, but rather a challenge it's presented to me. For 7 days, the book challenges its readers to no longer use negative language, no criticism (for self or others), and no complaints...
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Now, I'm a pretty positive person and have prided myself on that in the past, but I realize that my language has been suffering.
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Phrases like: "I can't" signifies that I have no control over my decisions, my life, or my thoughts... swap that for "I won't”.
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"I should" signifies I have no choice in my life and brings on immense guilt and upset which drains my emotions... swap that for "I could”.
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"It's not my fault" signifies that I am helpless and whatever happens to me in life is merely a bi-product of being a victim... swamp that for "I'm responsible”.
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"I hope" signifies another victim phrase which sets me up for worry and sleepless nights... swap that for "I know”.
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"What will I do?" signifies fear and loss of power in my actions and future... swap that for "I can handle it”.
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"It's a problem/ terrible" signifies and gives power to events... swap that for "it's an opportunity/ learning experience”.
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"If only" signifies empty yearning... swap it for "next time”.
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I know it will be a learning process to eradicate language that has been ingrained in my brain for almost three decades, but I'm making a conscious effort to change my words and know that it will reflect in my mental health.
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So if you see me, hear me, hold me to it!

Location: Lago Di Braies, Italy