Positive Self Talk

What are the benefits of positive self talk?

• Positive self-talk can increase stress and decrease performance.

• Positive self-talk has no impact on self-confidence or motivation.

• Positive self-talk can lead to negative thinking and self-doubt.

• Positive self-talk can improve self-confidence, reduce stress, increase motivation, enhance performance, and promote a positive mindset.

Name one technique for positive self talk.

• affirmations

• negative self talk

• self-criticism

• meditation

How can you challenge negative self talk?

• Identify and question negative thoughts, replace with positive thoughts, practice self-compassion, seek support

• Ignore negative thoughts, distract yourself with other activities, avoid self-reflection

What is the importance of implementing positive self talk?

• It promotes a negative mindset and low self-esteem.

• It can improve self-confidence, reduce stress and anxiety, enhance motivation and performance, and promote a positive mindset.

• It can increase stress and anxiety levels.

• It has no impact on self-confidence or motivation.

True or False: Positive self talk can improve self-confidence.

• True

• Positive self talk can actually decrease self-confidence

• Positive self talk has no effect on self-confidence

• False

What is one way to practice positive self talk?

• Replacing negative thoughts with positive ones

• Surrounding yourself with negative people

• Engaging in negative self talk

• Ignoring negative thoughts

What are some common negative self talk patterns?

• self-criticism, catastrophizing, overgeneralization, personalization, all-or-nothing thinking

• positive self talk, self-acceptance, optimism, rational thinking, balanced thinking

How can positive self talk help in managing stress?

• Positive self-talk can lead to a negative mindset and worsen stress levels.

• Positive self-talk has no impact on managing stress.

• Positive self-talk can increase stress levels and make it harder to manage.

• Positive self-talk can promote a more optimistic and resilient mindset, reducing anxiety and improving overall well-being.

What is the role of affirmations in positive self talk?

• Affirmations make negative thoughts worse.

• Affirmations have no impact on positive self talk.

• Affirmations are only effective for a short period of time.

• Affirmations help reframe negative thoughts into positive ones.

True or False: Positive self talk can improve overall well-being.

• False

• Negative self talk is more effective

• Positive self talk has no impact on well-being

• True