First, why this works:

Euphemisms for negative words help you lower the intensity BEFORE you seek to understand the emotion.

(So they don't impact you as powerfully.)

The goal is NOT to pretend the emotion isn't there.

The goal is to deal with the emotion…on YOUR terms.

SUPERHUMAN SCORING

In every edition of System Sunday, I assess the featured system across four superhuman dimensions: impact, setup, maintenance, and aesthetics.

Unlike your typical review, I focus on factors that influence personal growth. Get to know the evaluation system.

Impact (10.0/10)

I curated 20 word reframes from Tony Robbins' book, Awaken the Giant Within.

Must-read classic.

You'll go from being your #1 critique to one of your biggest advocates.

20 powerful reframes, here we go…

Setup (8.0/10)

1. Failure Learning

2. Exhausted Playing in overtime

3. Disappointed Delayed

4. Stuck Exploring new angles

5. Overwhelmed In demand

6. Overwhelmed Some imbalance

7. Depressed On the road to a turnaround

8. Embarrassed Aware

9. Rejected Misunderstood / Overlooked

10. Nervous Energized

11. Lost Searching

12. Hate I prefer

13. Sick Cleansing

14. Stupid Unresourceful

15. Destroyed Set-back

16. Drained Recharging

17. Afraid Uncomfortable

18. Furious Passionate

19. Sad Sorting my thoughts

20. Have to Get to

Maintenance (6.5/10)

What words do you habitually use (whether self-talk or vocalized) that create negative feelings in your life?

If they didn't make this list, come up with your own alternatives.

Write 3 down today

Aesthetics (10.0/10)

“There is nothing more attractive than a person who loves himself or herself so deeply that their positive energy and love spill over to others and to the world.”

—Vishen Lakhiani, The Code of the Extraordinary Mind

When you take control of your self-talk, you'll become a beacon of light to those around you.

BRINGING IT HOME

I think about this quote often:

“The limits of my language mean the limits of my world.”

–Ludwig Wittgenstein

Here's to a limitless 2023 🚀

All systems go,

P.S. Wishing you a wonderful holiday! I so appreciate your support this year.

I'll be taking next Sunday off to recharge and spend quality time with family. See you back on New Year's Day! 🥂

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Resources

• Newsletter Archive: Read past issues of System Sunday
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