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What is self-talk also known as?
What is self-talk also known as?
What is the primary focus of positive self-talk?
What is the primary focus of positive self-talk?
What is a potential consequence of negative self-talk?
What is a potential consequence of negative self-talk?
What is the main function of neutral self-talk?
What is the main function of neutral self-talk?
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What influences can shape our self-talk patterns?
What influences can shape our self-talk patterns?
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What is a strategy to improve self-talk?
What is a strategy to improve self-talk?
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What is the outcome of challenging negative thoughts with positive ones?
What is the outcome of challenging negative thoughts with positive ones?
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What is the primary goal of self-awareness in self-talk improvement?
What is the primary goal of self-awareness in self-talk improvement?
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What is a benefit of focusing on strengths in self-talk?
What is a benefit of focusing on strengths in self-talk?
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Study Notes
What is Self-Talk?
- Also known as inner speech, self-talk, or internal dialogue
- The conversation we have with ourselves, either verbally or mentally
- Can be positive, negative, or neutral
Types of Self-Talk:
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Positive Self-Talk:
- Encouraging and supportive thoughts
- Focuses on strengths and abilities
- Helps build confidence and self-esteem
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Negative Self-Talk:
- Critical and discouraging thoughts
- Focuses on weaknesses and failures
- Can lead to low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression
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Neutral Self-Talk:
- Impartial and observational thoughts
- Focuses on facts and reality
- Helps with decision-making and problem-solving
Functions of Self-Talk:
- Motivation: Encourages or discourages behavior
- Emotional Regulation: Influences emotional responses to situations
- Self-Reflection: Helps with self-awareness and personal growth
- Problem-Solving: Assists with decision-making and finding solutions
Influences on Self-Talk:
- Upbringing and Environment: Shaped by family, culture, and social norms
- Experiences and Events: Influenced by past experiences and significant events
- Social Media and Comparison: Can lead to negative self-talk and low self-esteem
Strategies to Improve Self-Talk:
- Practice Self-Awareness: Recognize and acknowledge self-talk patterns
- Challenge Negative Thoughts: Replace with positive and realistic ones
- Focus on Strengths: Emphasize abilities and accomplishments
- Mindfulness and Meditation: Cultivate a more positive and compassionate mindset
What is Self-Talk?
- Also referred to as inner speech, internal dialogue, or the conversation we have with ourselves mentally or verbally
- Can have a positive, negative, or neutral tone
Types of Self-Talk
Positive Self-Talk
- Characterized by encouraging and supportive thoughts
- Focuses on strengths and abilities
- Helps build confidence and self-esteem
Negative Self-Talk
- Characterized by critical and discouraging thoughts
- Focuses on weaknesses and failures
- Can lead to low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression
Neutral Self-Talk
- Characterized by impartial and observational thoughts
- Focuses on facts and reality
- Helps with decision-making and problem-solving
Functions of Self-Talk
- Motivates behavior, either encouraging or discouraging it
- Influences emotional responses to situations, regulating emotions
- Facilitates self-reflection, contributing to self-awareness and personal growth
- Assists with problem-solving and decision-making
Influences on Self-Talk
- Shaped by upbringing and environment, including family, culture, and social norms
- Influenced by past experiences and significant events
- Affected by social media and comparison, leading to negative self-talk and low self-esteem
Strategies to Improve Self-Talk
- Practice self-awareness to recognize and acknowledge self-talk patterns
- Challenge negative thoughts by replacing them with positive and realistic ones
- Focus on strengths, emphasizing abilities and accomplishments
- Cultivate a more positive and compassionate mindset through mindfulness and meditation
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Learn about self-talk, also known as inner speech or internal dialogue. Explore the different types of self-talk, including positive and negative, and their effects on confidence and self-esteem.
