Flip the Script with Positive Self-Talk

“Self-talk” is how we think and reason. It’s the inner voice that influences your mindset and actions. The words or scripts it produces are either positive or negative but are often outside our awareness. With practice, you can take control of self-talk messages, steer them to be positive, overcome negative scripts, and make self-talk a superpower. In moments of adversity, ask yourself “Is my self-talk lifting me up right now or dragging me down?” If it’s negative, fight the script. Immediately replace a negative script such as “I can’t do this” with a positive script like “This is a big challenge, but I have the innate capacity to learn and grow from this experience.” Key: Self-talk isn’t about denial; it’s about embracing challenges, learning from failures, and anticipating positive outcomes. The payoff for a positive self-talk habit is huge—more resilience, improved well-being, and more effective relationships.
 

12/28/2023