All day long, we silently talk to ourselves. WE evaluate situations, make decisions, and constantly monitor our behavior. What do we tell ourselves? What is our attitude and tone? Do we scold or encourage ourselves or tell ourselves that nothing we do matters anyway?

Self-talk is one of the things we have some control over. We can fill our minds with positive thoughts and images. This can remove the power we may have given to the negative, angry, or belittling voices in our minds.

Talking to ourselves in a kind, gentle, encouraging way can bring out the best in us. Our attitudes and behaviors begin as thoughts. Positive thoughts become positive actions. A loving, affirming pep talk has far better results than a critical, disparaging tirade. There is power in positive self-talk.

"I will talk to myself in a loving, encouraging way."