Positive self-talk allows you to recognize, validate, and apply your full potential with respect to all that you are and all that you do. Also called affirmations, positive self-talk serves as your own personal accomplishment scale. Below are some tips for positive self-talk:
1. Use the present tense; deal with what exists today.
2. Be positive rather than affirming what you don’t want.
3. Remain personal; self-talk must relate to you and you only.
4. Keep sentences short and simple.
5. Go with your gut. If it “clicks," then just say it. Self-talk should feel positive, expanding, freeing, and supporting.
6. Focus on new things rather than changing what is.
7. Act “as if;” give yourself permission to believe the idea is true right now.
If self-talk is new to you, it is a good idea to first think about the things that are wonderful about you. A few examples might be:
· I have someone I love, and we enjoy spending time together
· I am a mother or father. I am fulfilled in this role
· My career is challenging and fulfilling.
· When I learn something new, I feel proud.
· I am worthwhile because I breathe and feel; I am aware.
· I am a good person.
Until next time ...
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