Selftalk influences emotions and behaviors from "summary" of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy by Adam M. Volungis
Self-talk, or the internal dialogue that we engage in on a daily basis, plays a significant role in shaping our emotions and behaviors. The way we talk to ourselves can either lift us up or bring us down, depending on the nature of our thoughts. When we engage in negative self-talk, such as telling ourselves that we are not good enough or that we will fail, we are setting ourselves up for feelings of sadness, anxiety, and low self-esteem.
Conversely, positive self-talk can lead to feelings of confidence, happiness, and motivation. By challenging negative thoughts and replacing them with more realistic and positive ones, we can change the way we feel and behave in a given situation. For example, if we catch ourselves thinking "I can't do this," we can reframe that thought to "I may ...
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