“What you say to yourself… matters.”

What Is Self-Talk?

Self-talk is the voice in your head that comments on what you do, how you feel, and what you believe about yourself.
It can be:

✅ Helpful:

“I’m learning, I’ll get better with practice.”
✅ Kind:
“That test was hard, but I tried my best.”
❌ Hurtful:
“I always mess things up.”
❌ Harsh:
“Nobody really likes me anyway.”

Real-Life Example:

After a group project, Sam thinks:

“I didn’t do enough. Everyone probably thinks I’m lazy.”
But in truth, Sam did contribute and others appreciated it.

Try This:

Replace negative thoughts with realistic ones.

• “I messed up” → “Everyone messes up sometimes. I can fix this.”

“They hate me” → “They might just be having a bad day.”