I never use to have positive self-talk. My internal dialogue used to be all negative. I had a hard time trying to say nice things to myself. I didn’t even realize that my words had power, great power, until a few years ago to be honest. I used to have really low self-esteem ...
Motivational self-talk, which refers to self-talk that encourages and motivates performers with such statements as “let's go!” or “I feel good,” is often understood as having positive valence. However, negative statements such as “bad play, stupid,” can be considered to be positive/...
Self Talk Affirmations Affirmations are positive statements that can be used to reinforce positive self-talk patterns. These statements can be written down and repeated regularly, such as “I am capable and strong” or “I am worthy of love and respect.” ...
Undoubtedly it will not be easy to make a switch if you have a long history or negative self talk. Your talk became negative over the years due to various factors. For instance, if your first grade teacher repeatedly told you that you were “stupid”, you might believe it to be truly ...
4 ways to use positive self talk to reduce caregiver stress Hearing positive, supportive statements in your head is a lot more pleasant and calming than a steady stream of negativity. To lower stress, work on reducing the amount and intensity of negative self talk while increasing positive self...
Practicing positive self talk can help us set in motion actions that will bring us greater rewards. The following are seven steps to positive self talk. By following these steps you will begin to rid your inner conversations of negativity and instead have empowering thoughts. 1. Eliminate ...
Another way to use affirmations to build your confidence is to use positive self-talk in your daily life. These statements are powerful because they are empowering and reinforce your belief in yourself. They help you break bad habits and make positive decisions about yourself. If you're having...
Self ConceptA sample of 675 elementary school children in Grades 3-7 were administered the Self-talk Inventory and the Significant Others' Statements Inventory. The psychometric properties of both scales were investigated and the relationships between positive and negative self-talk and significant ...
Children who think poorly of themselves often underachieve in school. A new Dutch study tested whether a simple mental activity—having children with low self-confidence say favorable, encouraging words to themselves—could boost their achievement. The s
What are some ways you could make your writing job easier? What is your self-talk like? What about you? Do you give yourself positive self-talk when you write? PRACTICE Close your eyes and give yourself some positive self talk. Then, write for fifteen minutes. When you're finished, post...