How to Use self-talk in a Sentence

self-talk

noun

• And a lot of that comes from self-talk and the awareness of our bodies.
  — Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 27 Oct. 2023
• No time for negative self-talk, no time for getting in one’s own way.
  — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 30 May 2024
• Listen to a podcast about the power of positive self-talk, which is so good.
  — R29 Team, refinery29.com, 14 June 2024
• Here are a few tips from the clinic that can help keep your approach to life upbeat: Catch your own negative self-talk and thinking.
  — Erin Prater, Fortune Well, 13 Apr. 2023
• Not a physical one, of course, but for her constant negative self-talk.
  — Jess Joho, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2023
• Her positive self-talk encourages not only her, but those around her to achieve great things.
  — Marcus Reichley, The Arizona Republic, 27 May 2024
• If anxiety is fire, then negative self-talk is the fuel.
  — Mary K. Tatum, Ms, Verywell Health, 14 July 2023
• Now, experts consider self-talk to be one of the most effective tools to deal with worry and anxiety.
  — Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 13 Aug. 2023
• Practice positive self-talk, and celebrate the small wins.
  — Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 20 Sep. 2023
• There are a variety of strategies therapists use to help clients challenge negative self-talk and let go of regrets.
  — Jenna Ryu, SELF, 2 Jan. 2024
• But that doesn’t necessarily rid some Jewish women of the negative self-talk fueled by the Bellas, Biebers and Barbies of the world.
  — Channing Smith, Glamour, 23 Aug. 2023
• Replace mandatory self-talk such as have to or must with empowering words such as get to or want to in order to enhance the chances of getting unstuck from the procrastination.
  — Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 7 May 2023
• Because of that, people can end up practicing negative self-talk, which develops as a lack of motivation and self-worth.
  — Kiara Byrd, Essence, 22 Aug. 2023
• Predictive processing offers a new way of understanding the science of self-talk.
  — Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 26 June 2024
• Challenge negative self-talk and replace it with positive and affirming thoughts.
  — Mark Travers, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023
• There are a number of tools athletes — and their coaches — can use to develop mental resilience such as self-talk, imagery, visualization and mindfulness, experts say.
  — Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 30 July 2024
• In those high-adrenaline moments, elite athletes also do a lot of positive self-talk, which might include cue words or positive affirmations that trigger a sense of confidence and strength, or take the pressure off.
  — Keren Landman, Vox, 27 July 2024
• But internally, there’s a lot of negative self-talk or destructive behaviors.
  — Stepfanie Aguilar, Outside Online, 1 Mar. 2023
• Another thing is to work on rebuilding trust with yourself by believing in yourself, interrupting negative self-talk and self-doubt, and making decisions on your own, Shafir says.
  — Erica Sweeney, Men's Health, 6 Mar. 2023
• Research has shown that students who practice positive self-talk show improved academic performance.
  — Shannon Pickett, The Conversation, 8 Aug. 2024
• Positive self-talk can stop catastrophic mind chatter that causes anxiety and keep you calm in stressful situations.
  — Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
• Start by recognizing what triggers your unpleasant thoughts and emotions and work on replacing them with more effective coping mechanisms such as deep breathing or positive self-talk.
  — Chelese Perry, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2023
• Think about how your identity, relationships, career path, and self-talk are all impacting your future self during this transition—and recalibrate as necessary.
  — Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2024
• In one study, runners completing a 60-mile ultramarathon who were instructed to use motivational self-talk to cope with exertion and other stressors found the strategy helpful and continued to use it six months afterward.
  — Caitlin Carlson, Women's Health, 10 June 2023
• Advertisement Moneypenny found that signs of low confidence at work include downplaying your achievements, perfectionism, negative self-talk, and a fear of making mistakes.
  — Phil Blair, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Nov. 2023
• By maintaining perspective and reframing negative thoughts with positive self-talk, my clients have been able to shift their focus toward solutions and possibilities.
  — Manzar Bashir, Forbes, 16 Feb. 2024
• Positive self-talk: Use their experience to encourage discussions about positive body image and self-acceptance.
  — Nafeesah Allen, Parents, 24 July 2024
• Research shows that positive self-talk can have beneficial effects on emotional and mental health, performance and relationships, while negative self-talk can damage a person’s self-esteem, self-worth and belief in their abilities.
  — Kazuyoshi Hisano, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
• Productivity-wise, practicing positive self-talk is such an important habit that keeps me motivated to succeed as an entrepreneur.
  — Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Mar. 2023
• High-achieving professionals may cope by procrastinating or engaging in negative self-talk.
  — Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 21 June 2024

Last Updated: 11 Nov 2024