Most importantly, always speak to yourself in the same way you would speak to a good friend who is in need of support and encouragement. You would never call them names or say mean things to them, so don’t use self-talk to do those things to yourself either!
2. Be your own cheerleader. Rather than avoiding a difficult task because you doubt your own abilities, use self-talk to become your own cheerleader. When you’re getting ready to tackle something challenging, take a few minutes to give yourself a mental