positive self-talk
Mental cheerleading yourself
Positive self-talk is the practice of directing encouraging or affirming thoughts toward oneself, especially to counter doubt or anxiety.
Athletes use it before competition; therapists recommend it for managing stress.
The inner monologue shifts from criticism to support: You've got this, I can handle whatever happens.
Sometimes dismissed as hollow affirmation, but research supports its effectiveness in improving performance and mood.
- affirmationPositive statement of truth
- I am enoughDeclaration of inherent worth
- mantraRepeated focus phrase
- encouragementSupport spurring continued effort
- you got thisSupportive affirmation of capability
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- self-controlrestraint, willpower, composure, moderation, temperance
- coping skillscoping skills, coping strategies, coping mechanisms, emotional regulation, impulse control
- inner dialogueinner voice, inner dialogue, inner monologue, mental chatter, subvocalization
- self-control techniquesmeditation, deep breathing, counting to ten, mindfulness, delay tactics
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Judging one's own failings
self-deprecation · inner critic · self-condemnation · rumination · catastrophizing
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Absence of felt affect
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Intense dislike of oneself
self-loathing · self-doubt · self-sabotage · learned helplessness · imposter syndrome
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