Your brain is always listening. Every word you say—to others and especially to yourself—matters. That’s why it’s so important to avoid negative self-talk. When you constantly say things like, “I’m terrible at this,” your brain believes you. It follows that script. Before long, you’re stuck in a cycle of discouragement and poor performance.
Neuroscientist Andrew Huberman takes it a step further. He teaches that if you want to truly level up how you train your brain, switch from using “I” to “you” in your self-talk. This small shift turns your inner dialogue into a coaching conversation. Suddenly, you're not just reacting—you’re guiding, leading, and encouraging yourself like a great trainer would.
And here’s the secret sauce: get specific. General affirmations are good, but specific instructions are powerful. Try something like:
“You’re really good at working through your to-do list every morning.”
Repeat that—or whatever message you want your brain to adopt—until it sinks in. This isn’t just feel-good fluff. It’s neuroscience. It’s advanced brain training.
And here’s the fun part: it works. But be warned—your loved ones might not even recognize the new you.
Go ahead. Be your own best coach. And have a great day.
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”
—Romans 12:2
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