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Positive Self-Talk



The language and tone we use to talk to ourselves both reflects and affects the way we see ourselves and how we think others see us. Studies have shown that speaking positively to ourselves—what is called positive self-talk—can rewire neural pathways in the brain to enhance physical performance, build confidence, increase focus, increase gratitude, motivate us, and build inner strengths. Noticing how we talk to ourselves can reveal a lot about our deepest fears, beliefs, and ideas, and using positive self-talk can help us adopt the beliefs and values we desire most.

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Positive Self-Talk

What is positive self-talk? Our internal dialogues, or “self-talk,” can shape our beliefs and influence our emotions and behavior, and provides assurance and motivation. Positive self-talk is a healthy way to cope with anxiety.

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What to Say When You Talk to Your Self

We talk to ourselves all of the time, usually without realizing it. And most of what we tell ourselves is negative, counterproductive, and damaging, preventing us from enjoying a fulfilled and successful life.

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Positive Self Talk in Athletes Improves Performance

One of the simplest concepts of sports psychology is developing positive self-talk. It’s also one of the hardest sports psychology skills to master.

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FindCenterWe are what we believe we are!

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The Power of Positive Self-Talk

Patrick Sherratt from Innervate Education, presents to a group of senior secondary-school students about how our inner self-talk has a big influence on our self-image, performance and ultimately the way our life goes.

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Words to Eat By: Using the Power of Self-talk to Transform Your Relationship with Food and Your Body

This book will teach you how to use word power rather than willpower to increase your motivation and overcome your struggles with eating and body care.

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Reduce Stress and Improve Your Life with Positive Self Talk

You may not realize it, but your self-talk may be sabotaging your stress levels! Self-talk—the way your inner voice makes sense of the world around you and the way you communicate with your inner self—can greatly affect your stress levels in multiple ways.

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FindCenterMan often becomes what he believes himself to be. If I keep on saying to myself that I cannot do a certain thing, it is possible that I may end by really becoming incapable of doing it.

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Overcome Negative Thoughts

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Talk to Yourself Like a Buddhist: Five Mindful Practices to Silence Negative Self-Talk

Change Your Words, Change Your World There are hundreds of books, workshops, and classes that teach us how to communicate effectively with others, but very few of us pay attention to how we speak to ourselves.

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