The Power of Positive Self-Talk

Your inner dialogue, that constant voice in your ear, can be your greatest friend or your worst enemy. It all depends on your mental habits. Some people are naturally more optimistic, while others lean towards a more pessimistic view of the world. When it comes to how you talk to yourself, you are in control. You can take control over how you perceive yourself and how you choose to live your life.

What is self-talk?

Self-talk is something you do naturally throughout your waking hours. Everyone has a set of messages that play in our minds. You might not even realize that running commentary is going on in the background, but this inner dialogue frames our reactions to life and our circumstances.

How does self-talk work?

Take a moment and think about what you have said to yourself today. Was it critical? Or was it kind and helpful? Often, the pattern of self-talk we have developed is negative. We remember negative reactions and play them over and over in our minds, becoming self-defeating.

Changing how you talk to yourself can be difficult. Over time, your persistent thoughts have created certain pathways in your mind. This makes it hard to believe anything else. Just like starting an exercise plan or a new diet, it may be difficult to start these new mental habits, but if you stick to it and are consistent, you will feel the results.