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Can self-talk have a significant impact on mental health and well-being?

Russel Lace

Yes, self-talk can have a big effect on mental health and happiness. Self-talk is when we talk to ourselves in our heads, sometimes called our "inner voice". If we say kind and positive things to ourselves, it can make us feel good and boost our confidence. But if we say negative things to ourselves, it can make us feel sad and stressed out.

For example, imagine that you have a big test coming up. If you talk to yourself and say things like "I can do this!", "I'm smart and prepared", and "I got this!", then you'll feel more confident and ready to take the exam. However, if you talk to yourself and say things like "I'm going to fail", "I'm not smart enough", and "I didn't study enough", then you'll feel more anxious and worried, which can make it harder to do well on the test.

It's important to be aware of our self-talk and try to make it positive and encouraging. We can do this by practicing saying kind and helpful things to ourselves, and avoiding negative and critical self-talk. This can help boost our mental health and well-being and make us feel happier and more confident in ourselves.