Creating positive self-talk. Positive self-talk allows you to recognize and validate and apply your full potential with respect to all that you are and do. Also called affirmations to make something firm, positive self-talk serves as your own personal accomplishment skill. Below are some tips for positive self-talk. Number one: use the present tense, deal with what exists today. Number two: be positive rather than affirming what you don’t want. Number three: remain personal. Self-talk must relate to you and you only. Number four: keep sentences short and simple. Number five: go with your gut. If it clicks, then just say it. Self-talk should feel positive, expanding, freeing, and supporting. Number six: focus on new things rather than changing what is. Number seven: act as if. Give yourself permission to believe this idea is true right now. If self-talk is new to you, it’s a good idea to first think about the things that are wonderful about you, such as “I have someone I love and we enjoy spending time together.” “I am a mother or father fulfilled in this role.” “My career is challenging and fulfilling.” “When I learn something new, I feel proud.” “I am worthwhile because I breathe and feel. I am aware. When I feel pain, I love. I try to survive. I am a good person.”
