"The words we use hold immense weight. Casual phrasing can unintentionally construct limiting negative core memories or cap your true potential."

In this episode of The Slight Shift Show, Angela and Chris delve into the psychology of language, sharing how a teacher's critical note from thirty years ago and a coach's selection decision left lasting imprints on their career trajectories.

To combat these linguistic traps, they challenge you to a quick vocabulary audit, breaking down the exact words you need to drop, replace, and respect to achieve a mindset shift.

If you consider yourself a high achiever, busy professional, growing a business or building a demanding career, find out why words matter and how you can choose them to grow personally and professionally.

Key Discussion Points

• Words to Eliminate:
• • "Someday": Punting goals to an ambiguous future gives you permission to delay action indefinitely. The solution is to put it on the calendar immediately.
  • "Must": A highly controlling, obligatory word that instantly drains your energy and lowers body language.
• Words to Replace:
• • "Try" and "Should": Both words inherently offer a permission slip to fail. Shift your phrasing to present-tense action words like "I will," "I choose to," or "I get to."
• The Most Powerful Words:
• • "I Am": The ultimate phrase of direct ownership. What you attach to "I am" defines your immediate identity and reality.
  • "Just": A dangerous qualifier that subtly negates your value and strips away professional and personal pride.

Join Chris and Angela and learn more about how you can choose your thoughts and words carefully!