The ABC Method (created by Martin Seligman) will help you take a look at the thought patterns that may be causing you to think more pessimistically. These steps will help you to frame your thoughts to promote a more optimistic outlook. Just a reminder – I’m not promoting a head-in-the-sand approach to life where you pretend that everything is fine when it’s not. I advocate both/and thinking. Thinking that allows you to feel the “bad stuff” that we often can’t avoid, while at

I’m excited to share this journaling strategy. I came across this technique in a business retreat with my coach, and the simplicity resonated with me. Here’s how it works, I have provided you with a large list of values  here and in the RESOURCES area to give you a start (and honestly, I can’t imagine that you won’t find dozens and dozens that inspire you).

As we conclude our month of Growth vs. Fixed Mindset, I wanted to return to the idea of self talk. I hope that the journaling prompts over the last couple weeks have helped you to identify that inner voice and assess whether it is a voice encouraging growth or fixed mindset. I conclude our month with an overview of ways to shift your thinking to have more of a growth mindset. Use your journal to explore and practice the methods below. The following are some guidelines to self

Have you started journaling? If you already have a journal habit started, did you implement any of the prompts from last week? I would love to hear from you about how it’s going. Your next e-coaching day is October 27. Let’s plan to talk through email that day at candice@candicesuarez.com .

If you currently do not have a journal practice, I highly recommend that you begin one. Even if it’s just once per week on a Sunday evening. It will get you started. Putting your voice and your inner dialogue out into the world in writing (or voice memo, or in your computer or tablet or phone notes, etc) helps you to begin to identify your self-talk. It will help you to notice your patterns of speaking to yourself. Start a conversation with yourself!