What is Self – Talk?
Self – talk can be defined very simply, as talking to oneself either internally or externally. Unfortunately, many individuals speak to themselves in a negative way and do not realize it. Many speak such things to themselves as, “well that was stupid”, “how could I be such an idiot”, etc. This form of negative self – talk is not healthy, and can often contribute to and aggravate depression and anxiety. As such, it is important to consider what you are speaking to yourself, and adjust it to have a more positive connotation to it. When individuals engage in positive self – talk, it can have many positive effects including decreased anxiety, decreased depression, increased self- acceptance, increased self – esteem, increased resilience, and improved recovery following traumatic events. Speaking positive and loving words to oneself can often seem weird and be challenging initially, but can begin the steps necessary to recovery from various health concerns. Sometimes you have to “fake it until you make it”. Below, are provided for you various positive affirmations that you can begin speaking to yourself. Choose the ones that you feel you are in most need of hearing, and speak these to yourself at least once per day.
Different Positive Self – Talk Affirmations
The following is a list of different affirmations that you can begin speaking to yourself daily or whenever you need to hear love and encouragement from yourself.
“I am fearfully and wonderfully-made.”
“I am a unique person.”
“I am created an original person.”
“I am created for a specific purpose.”
“I will find my purpose and fulfill it.”
“I will not settle for copy status.”
“I was created to live in wholeness.”
“I am superior, not inferior.”
“I am efficient, not deficient.”
“I am effective, not ineffective.”
“I am competent, not incompetent.”
“I am not my mistakes, I am a competent person.”
“I am sufficient, not insufficient.”
“I am uncommon, not common.”
“I will not be afraid of the day I have never seen.”
“I will not allow fear to rob me of my purpose.”
“I will not condemn myself if I make a mistake.”
“I will find, accept, and work my purpose.”
“I will make right choices but things may never work the way I want them to.”
“Shame and inferiority will not defeat my purpose.”
“I am created to be an answer and I will be.”
“I do not have to let my emotions control me.”
“I am in control of my emotions.”
“I am good enough.”
“I am strong, confident, capable, and able.”
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Some of the information provided above may not be appropriate for everyone, please consult with your doctor before trying any of the above. If you are interested in Naturopathic Medicine and wanting a different approach to your health care needs, please book an appointment with Elisha Cook at the RSNC (416-498-9763), and let me help you achieve your health goals.