Hi Mamas!
Happy early Mother's Day!
I had a fairly embarrassing moment this morning - a co-worker of mine stopped me with a smile while I was coming off the elevator and commented I must have a lot on my mind. I did, but thought it was interesting she would say that. "Its the third time today Ive seen you talking to yourself!" I sheepishly admited I do have a lot going on Im trying to mentally sort out. "Sometimes is the only way I can organize or work through my thoughts!" She agreed. "Many studies have shown its a sign of intelligence."
Man, if that's the case, I must be brilliant! Mensa-level! I find I talk to myself all the time - in the car, shower, walking through the house, and - as already mentioned - at the office. It helps me resolve issues, bring closure to past conversations or circumstance, or determine how Im going to respond to a potential comment. But Im mortified when Im caught!
This is more of a conversation topic than advice. I wanted to see how many of you talk to yourself, how much and what are your thoughts about it?
HeeHeeHee!! Im so happy to hear from you all! Maybe we should start our own Mensa group!! :-) We certainly have a head start on many of the self-help gurus who encourage affirmations and mental scripting.
Anita had a very good point. Ladies - when you talk to yourself, remember to tell yourself how wonderful you are! You are a child of your God and mother to children who adore and need you (no matter what they might say!). You have an amazing power, you are worthy of it, and its up to you to handle it wisely.
Happy Mother's Day!!!
WOW! I AM NOT JUST AN "EVIL CONSERVATIVE," BUT AN EVIL GENIUS, TOO!!!???? YES! I knew it!!!
D. :)
You go girl !!! I haven't laughed so hard in a while. Thank You !! I talk to myself everyday, at least then I know someone IS listening and paying attention. I wonder if there is a department for people like "Us" at Mensa, let me know if you hear of it and I'll be there with you to apply. N.
Add me to the list of ladies that has full-fledged conversations with myself. Sometimes I even take on the role of the "other person" speculating what their rhetorical response would be! LOL! It helps me sort out my thoughts, too...
I'm so glad I am as smart as I thought I was! Ha! :o)
Happy Mother's Day!
I talk in my sleep when I have lots on my mind. Am I smart, too? LOL! :) :)
Wow, I'm going to join YOUR club. I always talk to myself... in the car, when I'm irritated with someone and want to work out my thoughts on how I'm going to stay RATIONAL and still get my point across.... Yeah, i just clearly was writing it off that I was just inline to be committed..but now I feel normal! Ha! ;)
I thought I was the only one - (noncrazy one anyways)! It does help ya sort things out. Saying stuff that you wish you could say to someone that has done you wrong is a great way to help let it go! It can get embarrassing though when other catch you. But we all know they too probably do the same!
oooh I hope it really is a sign of intellegence! I would be brilliant too!
I talk to myself a lot otherwise I get lost on things that need to get done. It drives my husband nuts cause he is thinking I am talking to him when I am not. My kids always ask "Mommy who are you talking to?" and I tell them myself. "Mommy why are you talking to yourself?" It helps me think.
I can now finally say I am not alone on this!
Hi A.,
Yeah, count me in with this group, too. I especially talk to myself when I'm emotional about the subject.
I have learned one thing, though....be careful what you say to yourself. If you catch yourself saying negative things about yourself or loved ones, change it to say the positive. That gives you hope and gives them freedom. For example: When my creative child (I'm more linear) does something I don't understand, I sometimes say to myself "That feels so stupid to me!" Then I correct myself and say, "I know the girl is brilliant, she just sees things differently than I."
I've learned that saying negative things gets me down and saying positive things gets me up. And I make it a point to say positive things I should believe but don't yet such as "I am beautiful" and "I can do this" even when I feel the opposite.
A.
euhhh I never talk to myself... Seems like I'm the only one...
I.
Technology helps... just stick a handfree on your ear and everyone will think that you are talking.. to someone else that is. LOL.
I talk to myself and my computer and my pots.. You are not alone and it does help to organize my to dos for the day/week.
Thanks for sharing the story.
I talk to myself all the time. Yes I am a genius! :P
I think it's perfectly healthy. I too find that I play both sides to see how I would feel in the other person's shoes. I do this a LOT in the car when I am driving. I just blow it off as if I am having a phone conversation. Thank goodness for the hidden headset of my phone that doesn't exist.
:)
Happy Mom's Day to all!!!!
Jodi
I have always talked to myself and now I'm a master at hiding it from others (especially hubby). I pretend that I'm singing or something--crazy. I'm glad to know I'm brilliant and that I don't have to hide anymore!!! I'm free! Happy Mother's Day, Brilliant Ones!
Not only do I talk to myself, I have starting answering myself later in the day...wow, who knew brillance looked so crazy!!
