Self-Talk and Why It Matters


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What we say to ourselves everyday has a great impact on our entire lives,
including our physical health, the health of our relationships, our 
successes and failures, and our self-confidence, self-image and reflection 
of ourselves.  

Our self-talk, whether it’s spoken aloud or silently and mentally, reveals 
how we see ourselves, it’s our mirrored reflection of who we are. 

  • It impacts our confidence.
  • It affects our self-esteem.
  • It determines our self-worth.


What we perceive about ourselves is what others will see and, more than
likely, they will perceive about us as well. 


To improve your self-talk, first start with self-love.


Loving ourselves is so important. I don’t mean being self-absorbed or narcissistic but, rather, having a healthy love for who God created you to be, and taking proper care of yourself physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually in addition to treating yourself well. 

Some examples of how to show yourself love and get your self-talk on tract include:

ü  Positive thinking about yourself, which will lead to positive self-talk. As A Man Thinketh, James Allen 
ü Keep a “Gratitude Journal” that you write in once or twice a week. Include things about yourself that you are grateful for as well, listing your strengths, good traits along with your accomplishments. This will help you to create a "habit of paying attention to gratitude-inspiring events." -Robert Emmons
ü   Proper sleep and exercise are vital for having a positive outlook on yourself and life (naps are OK, and dancing around the house IS exercise!) perhaps you could move up your bed-time a little earlier and, if you don't have time to get to the gym, maybe add a walk to your routine?
ü  Take time for prayer, yoga, or whatever helps you to recharge your batteries. 
ü  Fun activities will revitalize you!  
ü  Volunteering is a great way to show yourself love – give and it shall be given unto you (Luke 6:38) – being a volunteer not only helps others, it also has a way of making you feel great about yourself!
ü  Don't over-book or over-commit yourself and make sure to include "Me Time" in your schedule. Take time to go to the spa or just have quiet time.
This will build your self-confidence and improve your self-image 
and self-reflection. 


What are some ways that you  improve your self-talk?
 I’d love to know! 













For tips on keeping a “Gratitude Journal”, click here. 

As A Man Thinketh - James Allen - Full Audio Book from Rising Sun YouTube Channel - Copy-write as follows:  

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