The Script You Didn’t Know You Were Living By
Your inner voice sets the tone for everything else. In this post, we explore what it really means to speak kindly to yourself—and how to rewrite the inner script that might be holding you back. If you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt or negative self-talk, this one’s for you.
John Adams
5/4/20251 min read
There’s a voice most people hear every day—but almost never question.
It’s not your boss. Not your partner. Not a stranger online. It’s you!
Your inner voice—the one that narrates your choices, doubts your dreams, and edits your self-worth—writes the script of your life more than any external opinion ever will.
And here’s the truth:
You could be doing everything else right—eating better, moving more, building better habits—but if your inner dialogue is rooted in shame, fear, or comparison… it’s like sprinting uphill with a backpack full of bricks.
I know this because I’ve lived it.
There were moments when that voice almost shut everything down—before the podcast started, before I had the courage to put my story out there.
But what changed everything wasn’t just motivation or another “fix your mindset” video.
It was learning to lead that voice instead of being led by it.
Here’s what that looked like:
🔹 Step 1: Name It.
Is it fear? Is it shame? Is it someone else’s voice you picked up along the way? Call it out. It loses power when it’s named.
🔹 Step 2: Challenge It.
Would you say this to someone you love? If not, it has no business taking up space in your head.
🔹 Step 3: Rewrite It.
Not with hype. With truth. Say something grounded like, “I’ve done hard things before. I can do this too.” Speak to yourself like someone worth fighting for—because you are.
This isn’t about pretending everything’s fine.
It’s about refusing to hand your story over to the loudest doubt in the room.
And if your voice has been harsh lately, I’ll leave you with this:
“I am not my fear. I am my fight.”
Let that be your new script.
👉 P.S. Want to hear more on this? Check out this week’s podcast episode: How to Talk to Yourself. It just might shift the way you speak to yourself forever. Breaking Free From Negative Self-Talk in 2025!
