There’s a quiet conversation happening in the background of your mind every single day. Sometimes it’s kind and encouraging. Other times, it’s critical, harsh, and unforgiving
As a kinesiologist, energy healer, and someone who sits with people during some of their most vulnerable and tender moments, I can tell you this with certainty:
The way you speak to yourself matters.
In fact, it shapes everything—from how your body holds tension, to how your nervous system responds to stress, to how you move through your relationships and decisions.
I want to talk to you about the power of self-talk, why it shows up the way it does, and what you can start doing right now to shift it in a way that supports your health, growth, and sense of peace.
Why Positive Self-Talk Isn’t Just “Mindset” Work
Many of my clients come to me struggling with self-worth. They’re caught in loops of thought like:
- “I’m not doing enough.”
- “I should be over this by now.”
- “Why can’t I get it right?”
It’s heartbreaking—but also very human.
Our inner dialogue is often shaped by early experiences, unprocessed emotions, stress, and the way our nervous system has learned to protect us. And while traditional mindset work tells you to “think positive,” that can feel shallow or forced when your body is still holding tension, trauma, or overwhelm.
This is where holistic healing makes all the difference.
Self-talk isn’t just a mental game. It’s a mind-body-soul conversation. And when we shift our inner language with awareness and compassion, the results ripple through every part of our being.
The Cost of Negative Self-Talk
We all have an inner critic. But when that voice becomes the dominant narrator of your life, the effects can be profound.
Here’s what I often see in clients stuck in negative self-talk patterns:
- Chronic stress and anxiety. Your nervous system is on high alert.
- Low self-esteem. You start to doubt your abilities, intuition, and worth.
- Procrastination and perfectionism. Fear of failure paralyses action.
- Tension and physical symptoms. The body responds to the inner dialogue with tightness, fatigue, or even illness.
- Difficulty in relationships. You feel unseen, unheard, or overly self-protective.
It’s not just about thinking a few bad thoughts. It’s about living in an internal climate of criticism that erodes your emotional, mental, and physical wellbeing.
What Happens When You Change the Conversation
When we start shifting self-talk into something more empowering, compassionate, and aligned, everything starts to shift.
Clients often report:
- Feeling more resilient during challenging times.
- Greater clarity in decision-making.
- Reduced physical symptoms like headaches, stomach issues, or sleep disturbances.
- Improved relationships, both personally and professionally.
- A deeper sense of purpose and connection to their authentic self.
This isn’t just “being more positive.”
It’s about being kinder, truer, and more supportive in the way you hold yourself—and trusting that change, healing, and growth all become easier from there.
Need Support on Your Healing Journey?
Hi, I’m Alice Bullivant, Bella Vista based kinesiologist, mind-body medicine therapist, and founder of KinesiAlice. I help people like you tune into what your body is really saying, clear the emotional and energetic blocks holding you back, and reconnect with your inner calm, clarity, and confidence.
I offer one on one sessions in Kinesiology, Neuro Transformation Therapy, Human Design Coaching, The Business of Soul available both online or in person and Soulnar Sound & Energy Healing exclusively in my Bella Vista clinic.
Book your session or get in touch if you’re unsure where to start. I’d love to connect with you.
