Examining your mindset
State of Mind
Draw a dancing hotdog enjoying a day at the beach.
What is self-talk?
- Writing in a journal
- Internal thoughts or inner dialogue
- Talking to others about yourself
Is self-talk always positive?
- No, it can be negative as well as positive
- Depends on the person
- Yes, it's always positive
How can positive self-talk affect a person's self-esteem and overall well-being?
In one word, describe how you talk to yourself when you are feeling down?
Self-talk is the inner dialogue we have with ourselves about our thoughts, feelings, and actions. It can be either positive or negative, and can influence our self-confidence and how we view ourselves. Learning to use positive self-talk can help us build confidence and resilience!
The Power of Self-Talk
Self talk: Refers to the thoughts and words people say to themselves. It can be either positive or negative and can have a great impact on how people feel and act. Positive self talk: Refers to the practice of talking to oneself in a supportive and encouraging way. It can help boost people's self-confidence and self-esteem. Negative self talk: Refers to the practice of talking to oneself in a negative and critical way. It can lead to feelings of low self-worth and can be damaging to one's mental health.
Concepts:
Studies have shown that self-talk can improve performance in physical activities like running and basketball. Self-talk can help regulate emotions and reduce stress. Self-talk can influence how much effort you put into a task, and how much success you experience with it.
Did you know?
What is one positive phrase or affirmation you can say to yourself to help keep your thoughts positive?
How can negative self-talk affect our mental health?
- It may improve mental health
- It has no effect on mental health
- It can lead to anxiety and depression
Can we change our negative self-talk into positive self-talk?
- Yes, by practicing positive affirmations and changing our mindset
- No, it's impossible to change how we talk to ourselves
- Maybe
Which of the following is an example of negative self-talk?
- I'm proud of myself for trying.
- 'This too shall pass'.
- I'm such a failure.
Why is positive self-talk important for mental health?
- It increases feelings of self-doubt
- It helps reduce stress and anxiety
- It causes more negative thinking patterns
Draw a picture of yourself succeeding at whatever you have been thinking about during our discussion.
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Remember, you can accomplish anything, just maybe not at first. Add Yet to what you are thinking and you will be in a more positive place!
How confident are you with the content?
- Very confident ✔️
- Somewhat confident 🤔
- Neutral 😐
- Not very confident ❌
- Not at all confident ❗