The Difference Between Positive and Negative Self-Talk

<p>So many thoughts run through our minds every day. We don't notice many of them, but we often engage in mental dialogues with our inner voice. </p> <p>We talk to ourselves mentally. Our self-talk can be positive or negative, and which one you let dominate your mind can affect you in many ways. </p> <p>Positive self-talk is, of course, the best form to develop. It's not dismissing the negative facts, but it helps us to focus on the good that could happen instead.</p> <p>Negative self-talk, meanwhile, is when you focus on the bad side of what's happening or when you fear for the worst to come. You tend to interpret and anticipate things negatively.</p> <p>Negative self-talk can have detrimental effects on you, while positive self-talk can bring beneficial changes in your life. Here's an illustration of the differences between positive and negative self-talk:</p> <p><b>Confidence</b></p> <p>Do you tell yourself that you're hopeless? Not good enough? </p> <p>A failure? Clumsy? </p> <p>That's negative self-talk. Every time you make a mistake, you dwell on it too much, and you lose your will to try again. It undermines your confidence. </p>