Practice positive selftalk from "summary" of Mind Over Mood, Second Edition by Dennis Greenberger,Christine A. Padesky
To practice positive self-talk is to deliberately replace negative, self-defeating thoughts with positive, empowering ones. This involves becoming more aware of your thoughts and the impact they have on your emotions and behaviors. By catching negative thoughts as they arise and challenging them with more realistic and positive alternatives, you can begin to change the way you think about yourself and the world around you. This process takes time and effort, but with practice, it can become a habit that helps you feel more confident, motivated, and in control of your life. One way to start practicing positive self-talk is to pay attention to the language you use when talking to yourself. Notice when you are being overly critical or harsh, and try to reframe those thoughts in a more compassionate and understanding way. For example, instead of saying, "I always mess things up," you could say, "I made a mistake, but I can learn from it and do better next time." By changing the way you talk to yourself, you can begin to build a more positive and supportive inner dialogue. Another important aspect of practicing positive self-talk is to challenge negative thoughts with evidence and logic. When you catch yourself thinking something like, "I'm such a failure," ask yourself if there is any real evide...
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