Be generous with the five. Be surgical with the one. And always, always keep score in your favor. What ratio are you living in today? Let me know in the comments below.
If you spend all day criticizing yourself (one negative), you need five positive self-talk statements just to break even. Most of us are operating at a 1:5 against ourselves. 5-1 secrets
Instead of thinking, "I have to do the dishes," think, "I have a kitchen to clean." Shift from obligation to opportunity. That one mental flip changes your internal ratio instantly. The 1 (The Destroyer) The Criticism Secret (The 1 you must watch) Here is the single most important secret of the 5-1 rule: Criticism is not feedback. Be generous with the five