Positive selftalk is beneficial in managing mental health from "summary" of Reasons to Stay Alive by Matt Haig
Positive self-talk is not just some self-help idea. It is not just some cheesy affirmation. It is a way of facing the world. It is a way of facing yourself. It is a way to affirm that you have a right to be here. It is a way to remind yourself that you are human. That you are flawed. But that you are also capable of great things. It is a way to combat the negative thoughts that can spiral out of control. It is a way to counteract the voice in your head that tells you that you are worthless. That you are not enough. That you will never be happy.
When you talk to yourself in a positive way, you are building yourself up. You are strengthening your mental defenses. You are giving yourself the tools to fight back against the darkness that threatens to consume you. It may feel silly at first. It may feel like you are lying to yourself. But over time, you will start to believe the words you are saying. You will start to see yourself in a new light. You will start to see the potential that lies within you. And that is a powerful thing.
Positive self-talk is not a cure-all. It is not going to magically make your mental health issues disappear. But it is a tool. It is a weapon in your arsenal. It is a way to take back control of your mind. To push back against the negative thoughts that try to take over. It is a way to remind yourself that you are strong. That you are capable. That you are worthy of love and happiness.
So the next time you feel yourself slipping into a dark place, try talking to yourself in a positive way. Remind yourself of your strengths. Remind yourself of your worth. Remind yourself that you are not alone. That you have the power to change your own narrative. That you have the power to rewrite the story of your life. And that is a beautiful thing.
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