If someone spews hostile words at you, don’t let them get to you. Ignore their crazy antics and respond with kindness and calmness, or ignore them and walk away.
Discard Self Talk that is self-defeating or projects anger. Negative Self Talk can make a situation seem far worse than it is, causing unnecessary stress and potentially more conflict.
Work out what type of positive Self Talk will encourage and motivate you throughout the day, then strive to stay in that frame of mind.
Some people love to stir up controversy and drama for no apparent reason. Don’t buy in to their propaganda; you can stay out of other people’s drama and needn’t create your own.
Managing your Self Talk every day is a learned process and it does take time. Do not get overwhelmed or discouraged: be patient, and the changes will happen.
Catch yourself whenever you begin to Self Talk in a negative manner. By recognising the tone, you can shift to a less stress-inducing thought pattern.
Any hate or aggravation you have for others in your heart will only hurt you in the end. Don’t consume yourself with trying to change them or win their approval.
Decide what type of Self Talk you want to hear. If you want to be more positive, look at the situations throughout your day and see how you can change your perspective of them into something positive.
For a whole day, make note of the way you Self Talk in any given situation; pay attention to both positive and negative. Stand back and listen to the tone of your Self Talk, without making any adjustments just yet.
By listening to your inner dialogue and shifting it to become more in line with what you really want, you can change the way you think and feel about yourself.