How To STOP The Negative Voice In Your Head! | Russell Brand 

I have always said “if anyone talked to me the way I talk to myself, I would never speak to them again “

“You are not the negative thought, you are the awareness.” This resonates.

That “I cannot live with myself any longer” really hit home for me. I love myself and I know I’m a good person, but it feels like there’s this other me in my brain constantly shitting on the me I present to the world. I have to consciously remind myself to be nice to me. Weird but ever too common

I adore you, your accent and your no BS approach. Love this: “Isn’t the world a hard enough place to live in without you in the privacy of your own mind, condemning yourself?’ -Russell Brand

Self loathing stems from our inability to let go of the past. In the present moment we are perfect. Stay blessed everyone!

Sometimes, when Russel is on a roll, it seems like he's getting downloads from the Universe itself. As though it speaks through him, so eloquently ✌

You explaining it so amazingly. I have severe negative self talk to the point of being suicidal. I want to watch this 100 times

"To overcome the negative thinking, hear it but do not identify with it".💚

To whomever reads this, learn to be kind to yourself and forgive yourself because sometimes you can be your own worst enemy.

His communication skills are legendary.

Thank you Russell, as a 51 year old life long drink and coke user, I’ve finally realised I’ve got to stop now. My girlfriend of 4 years, who is very spiritual has been trying to get me to be more aware since we got together. She’s finally ended it and for a month I was drinking up to 15 pints a day, I hated myself. But I’ve been listening to Elkhart a lot and I googled how to stop the negative voices in your head. I’m gonna listen to all of the ones I’ve found on RU-vid. You’re the 4th so far and I really like the way you put it across. I started BJJ and I’m a white belt with 1 stripe, if it was for the 2 lockdowns and a couple of bad injuries I’m sure I’d have 2 or maybe even 3. I heard you made purple belt recently. Congratulations 🙏🏻👊🏻

He Genuinely puts a smile on my face when I watch his videos. He is a powerful force of goodness we need more of in this dark world.

I learned to say, "Thank you, that's enough. Good-bye." to negative self-talk. Also, remembering yourself as a child, Would you talk that way to your inner child? Best to encourage yourself with positive affirmations and focus on moving forward.

Russell is the most sane crazy person we know

Russell... I sit here, and it's like you know me personally. It's like you opened up mind, had a good ol' rummage round, and then gave me a therapy session! I feel like these are the exact words I needed to hear. Thank you

I love how quick your brain shifts! From one butterfly to another with love.

Much love to you Russell and dear my friends who may be reading this.

When he started his side track about being tortured by a bar in his shin...😂

I really take what you say to heart.ive struggled with addiction because I fear my thoughts that are full of worry guilt and suicide.i dread trying to sleep because I'm alone with my thoughts which made me an insomniac.I am a tattoo artist and chef but always struggling with negative self doubt.So just know there's people like me that look up to you for what you've overcome and your still growing and getting wiser.So don't stop because one night I was at a point where I didn't want to live and stumbled on your videos and I thought if you can do it so can I.Ive been meditating since but it's a skill you must practice.So thank you

When I hear/feel my negative voice, something that helps me, is to realise this harshness reminds me of my parents and it makes me feel compassionate towards them, because I don’t like to feel that must be how they talk to themselves too. Don’t know if that makes sense, but it helps me feel kinder to both my parents and me, when I perceive this.

💭 to all : I highly recommend to turn on captions. Not because of Russell's way of speaking but because the brain will have a DOUBLE EFFECT when you LISTEN ..AND READ 💜💜💜

I had a negative thought about myself, my ego, the other day and it felt as if the thought wasn't "mine". In that moment, and the small amount of time that followed I realized that I was no longer identifying with the thoughts in my head. I was happy about that. Progress.

Me: 'I need some Russell Brand'. 10minutes older, much calmer me: 'Good choice'.

I love your expression of how negative emotions are our opportunity to mobilize ourselves to our higher realms of existence!!! Thank you Russell. You're clear and present and a light-bringer!

I used to have recurring negative self-talk, often critiquing something I’d said or done. What helped me was asking 2 questions when they first begin: Is this useful? Can I be certain it’s true? Usually it was a no on both counts. It was then much easier to discount them and let them go.

Russell mentions Eckhart Tolle - I've been listening to his audiobooks lately, and one of the key things I've learned is to "observe the thinker", as he puts it. I have since noticed that it is more likely to be negative and whiny when the weather is bad or I am tired, but I have been telepathically talking back to it and telling it "Oh, thank you, that is very helpful", (LOL), and that it will feel better if we meditate or do some yoga, since that always calms it down and makes it feel better. It's just louder on bad days or in some situations, but "this too shall pass".

Starting today. I'm getting myself out of this negative stage. It helps me and everyone around me. 💖💖

My own struggles with self loathing has continually been a negating factor keeping me from healing, and acts as a a form of self punishment for things I have done that I have great shame and rightfully so. While listening to this message I had a bit of an epiphany while Russell was discussing the self and the act of self loathing. I am no longer the person that I was, and if I am, what will I do to never be that person again. “I can not live with myself any longer”. Self loathing will not resolve the sin, and I am not sure that I am even the same person as I was. My mistakes have paved the road up to this point and I have a choice to follow a new path and become the person who I want to be and be rebuilt in the new image that is grateful for my mistakes because it has given me the wisdom to know who I don’t want to be versus the person that I am meant to be.

You always seem to have the right video at the right time, thanks for helping me get through things I couldn't figure out alone

Hey Russel I just wanted to say I really appreciate what you’re doing here. You can succeed in anything you want, but you’ve decided to help people grow and get out of the darkness. I admire that✨

I’ve literally spent my entire life listening to that voice. It’s, sadly, all I know.

Russell transcends all his celebrity and fame to connect on such a real level it is incredible. Makes you feel he is speaking to you directly.

I hope you know the timing of these video releases tend to be the best timing. Thanks, Russell.

*You need to get Jim Carey on this, would be an amazing collaboration*

Thank you, soooo much, Russell. What you do is so very precious so very healing. Please do not stop talking to us .... we need to hear this.

Very wise words about childhood... More parents need to care enough to be as aware as you are.

This guy can make me believe anything with words I’ve never even herd before 🤯

Mental self harm! Yesssss that's exactly what it is. Thoughts are like clouds, allow them to come onto your awareness and pass you by. It's not necessary to attach meaning to every thought. We aren't our thoughts. Also, as Marianne Williamson would say, "the sky is always blue".

I appreciated this. The voice in my head, I now realize, partially comes from my parents. The mindset that we were limited by financial status. I will overcome all these voices over time and become aware of the thoughts that are of low self-esteem or the acceptance of less-than-desirable outcomes. . It’s not about making it - it never was supposed to be about getting a good job and making more than my parents as I thought.

And you talk of these things without chemicals affecting your brain. That says so much.

“Some warped loyalty to my own history.” BAM! Amen brother. I’ve been practicing trying to not rely so much on the “narrative” of my life to give me a sense of self

Thanks for covering this! This can be a big struggle for me. Intrusive, obsessive thought cycles.

I feel like I'm filling my head with so many other voices to drownd out the one voice that has always had control there. My mothers voice, and her cruelty. It hurts less and I can choose to move away from it. But sometimes I feel those things she said and the language she used in my own head. Thank you this is helpful!

I want to share my own "I forgot my keys" story. Few years ago, while going to the rehearsal studio, I forgot my studio keys in home. The rehearsal studio is just outside the town and few kilometres later, when I realised that I forgot my keys, I told to myself "idiot", "moron", etc. . But what happened next, changed my perception of self negativity. Out of nowhere I yelled to myself this: - "what did you say?!" - "who gives you the right to talk to him like that?!" - "it's just a simple and unintentional mistake!" - "don't you get it that it hurts him?" - "c'mon man, protect him. Apologise and realise, that he is a part of you. Love him" As confusing as it may sound, I was talking to own self. At that time I was 26 years old, but I was talking to the one self that was 14 years old. You see, when I was a kid, particularly my father, he used to yell a lot of nasty stuff at me. It was downgrading. I memorised it in my memory and my consciousness. I perceived it as my own identity. That dialog/monolog that I had, was dedicated to 3-5 years old me, that is fragile, that is hurt. It was epic experience. As of then, I became much more aware of myself, of my past, of my patterns, etc. . Took me some time and now I am going to the gym with my father and we actually getting along really well. I forgave him his lack of understanding and I taught myself the importance of nurture and self control, not only for myself, but also for others. Thank you Russel for sharing your stories and experiences.

Russell somehow always makes videos about the things I need to hear

Thanks Russell. I've had severe, recurring, negative thought-attachments in the past and they seem to have lessened lately with my meditation practice. I appreciate your genuine compassion, eloquence, charisma, and insight.

I often feel that my own mind is trying to kill me, like the voices in my head only wish to destroy me. My most logical reasoning for suicide is just to shut those fucking voices up, to find some kind of peace, some version of silence. My dad once told me, "No matter where you go you have to live with yourself". I'm working on quieting the self hatred and some days are better than others but there's always tomorrow to try again. Watching people like Mr Brand helps because I can identify with what he is saying in a realistic way. It's not the voices in my head that drag me down but how I react to them.

You have no idea how much your videos have helped me. No idea. Everything you said in this video I needed to hear. Self loathing is an everyday thing with me. I truly appreciate the time you take to help us. Thank you and God Bless

Damn.... I needed this.. i swear down this is a huge problem that i have to deal with everyday but damn... You just that person that i need in my life to give me good advice! Thank you so much! Lots of love from 🇵🇹! Big hug bro! 🖤

The journey always throws exactly what you need to hear, at exactly the time you need to hear it.. Thanks Russell 👊🏼

In my CBT I was given a list of intrusive, Negative thoughts that every day people have, Also my therapist told me about his own intrusive thoughts, Which opened my eyes, almost soothing to hear that I’m not the only one with these silly, negative thoughts. It’s all about your reaction to them that cause the problem. Brush them off as only thoughts. Also people with violent past have more tendency to think negative thoughts.

Russell, I know you wont see this but your videos are helping me soo much to level out the hatefulness I have inside for myself. I've surrounded myself in hateful people and in turn has effected my mental health. I crave to be that genuinely nice and happy person I once was.

Self love is hard

As hopefully a soon "recovering" "self- saboteur" and ."procrastinator" I appreciate you pointing out that it comes from a lack of self-love. Something to work on loving one's self. "Being the awareness" Great tip. Thank you.

At 4:16, Eckhart Tolle's realization...and "the self that is the awareness." Exactly.

Thank you Russell Brand I needed that... lets keep on working on ourself so we can get all along. We are not what happened to us.

Much gratitude, Russell. That was a good one. I needed that.

It's hard to get rid of that negativity when you have toxic people to feed it.

Thanks for the reminder Russell - I had a 'knock back' day yesterday - recognised some old thoughts and feelings, acknowledged and expressed them, then let them go to start over today. I am on the path with you towards achieving 'transcendence' . Thank you again for giving me the 'hand up' I needed to be on my way without baggage. x

"To overcome the negative thinking...hear it but do not identify with it" Thanks Russ! I will work on this the most...

I pray to control my emotions negative thoughts resentments. I usually go lay down and communicate with God until the bad feelings are relieved.

I swear these videos show up exactly when I need them. Thank you Russel, for sharing your thoughts and wisdom. I’m super grateful 💪🏻

I find myself watching more and more of your videos hoping that I will achieve some semblance of the self acceptance, self forgiveness, that you have demonstrated. Already in my '50s, I feel as if the clock is running out on achieving a meaningful, purposeful life. I need to know what it's all for.

Thank you Russell 🙏🏻 your words and sincerity help me to feel not so alone and give me a boost of purpose x

Thanks again for making me smile, mate! And teaching me a thing or two along the way.

This a good one Russell. I practice observing every day, sometimes feels like I'm getting nowhere. But I'll keep trying. Thanks

Russel Brand you are in this moment certainly very much appreciated. It is very difficult to offer thanks without the mention of self, a challenging concept maybe, but it seems more noble in so far as to free the soul of destructive ownership of selfish thought. The removal of pressure to give value to self opinion is a thought experiment or practice that seems to be quite liberating. All the very best wishes to you in your quest to share the wisdom you've brought to light ✌️

Literally the first video I came to this morning and exactly one of my big issues thank you Russell

"Walked gently.." I don't know why, but that image cracks me up.

Amazing! I do listen to affirmations now and it's really helped me identify what thoughts are good or bad! Aside from that though they've completely changed my life from a previously clinical situation of depression etc! They inject joy and light into my day it's just awesome 💕

I don't let other people talk to themselves negativity, but I constantly do to myself

This video helped me realize that I was taught to think about myself the way I do. In a sense I had already figured that out, but the way you put it and how you talk about separating yourself from the negative thought and not taking it on as part of who I am really helped me understand it. Thank you, I hope this helps me find a more peaceful place in my head.

This is exactly the message I needed to hear today, Russell. Thank you! Those negative thoughts can wreak havoc with me, and your advice made so much sense. Appreciate it, mate.

You seem to know exactly what I need to hear atm with every video, going through hell atm and trying to keep it together, my dog even died the same time morrisey did, so much love russ x

As someone born with a speech impediment, I am envious of Russell's ability to communicate so eloquently

I just started focusing on the bully in my head and came across this video. I was tapping into the 43 yr old flow, you just show up in the feed and break it down for me. I want you to know, aside from the interruptions of your stream, this was very helpful. I relate to your position. Mister Rodgers was so wonderful in that regard, the man is my hero. Thank you, I will try my best and then some. I have stopped vices and managed to get a grip. I still smoke a lot of pot. I eat it, I drink it, I RSO, I nano CBD. Now the nano cbd works, 1st time in 12 years I found a cbd that works(tommy chongs). I don't think I need to mask the pain with thc anymore, if the cbd works. I am heading towards cutting out the grass now. It's my last real vice(morning noon night). I am going to need the bully gone in order to do this, I try to be proactive. This life shit is hard, my friend. I write songs, raise my kids and there is a lot to beat myself up about. Theres a lot to love. One of the voices needs to shut the f$$k up. Thanks for the video. The rest was therapy hahah thanks.

Wow, thank you Mr. Brand! You are a welcomed voice of reason and logic in these days and times. Your willingness to continue to learn and grow as an evolving human is truly inspirational. Thank you for posting your videos as you continue on your journey of self discovery. Take care!

You’re an unexpected mentor for me, and I absolutely love how “human” you are, showing us how we can embody our spirituality and personality, with powerful insights. Very grateful to you and your teachings!

Thank you Russell, this concept that me and my mind are separate has meant all the difference. When I think positive now naturally the negative thoughts arise, however I ignore them and they are attenuated. I will continue to conquer my mind 💪

Your videos had helped me so much!! Thank you 🙏. I suffer with social anxiety/general anxiety/panic disorder and so with feeling lost, depressed and my world getting smaller and smaller. You have helped more with your videos than years of therapy and prescription medication. 🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️

Beautifully articulate as always, sending positive vibes to all that listen, one love 💚

Yes, I enjoy your analysis with Mooji's message. It helps to have other perception on Mooji's words. Of course it's great being processed through The Brand.

when Russell talks about Eckhart Tolle, he came at it from a very shallow perspective (because he is rich or happy and comfortable or any number of amazing things that i wish upon everyone.) as someone who is very much in the trenches, so to speak, of depression and self loathing i can say that there is no one thought or day of epiphany. you hope every little thought that makes sense will lead to a feeling of finally being free of this baggage you keep! you cant have one day of epiphany and suddenly your healed/changed and everything is fine now. Russell should know this from his addiction. how much time and hard work and perseverance that takes to quit, he knows there can never be one moment of epiphany that changes everything, and even one thousand moments of epiphany wont change anything unless the person experiencing it actually acts on it. but the horrible thing about real depression is, you know what you have to do but there is no energy to do it. its like, i could do that thing right now or i could watch this show i like or just jack off or anything to escape reality. and this mental block is a real thing. it makes it sooooo hard to change unless you have responsible people around you, who take responsibility for helping their friend or family, even if its really "hard" to get them to see things from a positive perspective, and that's a very rare thing that hardly anyone gets to rely on. even if you are a prodigy, with everything to gain, without a so called "life" with meaningful relationships, girls, sexual events (which seem impossible after a certain amount of time hiding away just trying to survive) everything just seems worthless. its almost impossible to give someone "in the trenches" any advice, because everything already seems out of reach. a counselor might ask, "why do you feel this way" and you might say, "because its true". not knowing and yet knowing that you are distanced from the reality that everyone else experiences and there really is no way to get back to that "normal" dimension. its like Alice in wonderland, and yet the majority seem to be living down that rabbit hole. or maybe i'm the one down the hole. yeah the second one, for sure. anyway there will never be any one epiphany moment that changes anything for anyone, its not real....

Thank you so much for this! The description of god as a “superstate of potentialities” is just TOO FREAKING BEAUTIFUL! Love to everyone! Quotations like this always bring me back to a state of gratitude and awareness: “To be alive in this beautiful, self-organizing universe - to participate in the dance of life with senses to perceive it, lungs that breathe it, organs that draw nourishment from it - is a wonder beyond words" (Joanna Macy).

Thank you Russell, I needed this today and the way you articulate never fails to strike the right note with me. Sending love and well wishes to anyone who is trying to better their selves x

I feel like I really needed to hear every single word of that Thank you 🙏 ❤️

I learnt recently that we should welcome our negative thoughts so they naturally weaken, instead of suppressing them 🙏🏼

Thank you for this. I needed this today. Helping myself remember and helping a lovely friend to remember that she is a wonderful force in her own life. We just need to remember our present moment to our deeper spirits vs the identifying with the human personality that we have presented to the world.

I needed this, especially today. Thanks Russell 🙏

Thank you, Russell. This has been one of the biggest personal problems I've had to deal with for most of my life. I've gotten better, but it's still a struggle. Your message makes a lot of sense and fills me with comfort.

You're a very wise man who speaks not just from a theoretically pov but also from experience, which makes your advice 10 times more valuable. I'm saying this on regard of many here, thank you.

This is exactly the guidance I needed this morning 💛🌠 thank you!

Russell im glad ur my substitute dad

Russell, please do another video on this topic, especially with how to disassociate yourself from the lower aspects of being. This spoke directly to the deepest part of me.

Thanks Russell, I've been going through some really rough shit that has everything to do with me and how disappointed in myself I am. How much I hate myself. I can't get the emotions out most of the time but you allowed me to do that, and you were informative. Thank you.

I really appreciated this video Russell - I would love to hear you talk more about thinking through the ego and how that keeps us in a negative state. I will watch through some old videos, to see what I can find - but just a thought if you/your team reads this. thanks brother.

This made me laugh out loud. Love it. Thank you for a happy laughing start to my day 😂❤️

Rhyming negative thoughts and words helps. So if the word c**t enters your head immediately think of a word that rhymes with it like punt or blunt. Changes the whole perspective and the negative thought is dispelled.

Yes. Before I ever inflicted physical self harm I was inflicting mental self harm destructive behaviors followed by negative self talk. This conversation with you has helped me to manifest that thought. Thank you

Just finished class and on my way to work. Exactly what I needed at this moment, based on the title.