1. THE POWER OF: POSITIVE SELF-TALK

2. Are we born with self-esteem,
or is it shaped in us???

3. WE’RE NOT BORN WITH SELF-ESTEEM
WE’RE NOT BORN WITH SELF-ESTEEM. DOES A LITTLE BABY THINK, “I HOPE NO ONE SMELLS MY DIRTY DIAPER…OR… "I HOPE NO ONE WILL LAUGH AT MY BALD HEAD.” IT IS SHAPED AS WE GROW UP.
Who shapes it??

4. We are NOT born with self-esteem - it is shaped in us!
teachers
media
family
community
parents
SELF!!!
friends

5. So, if we aren’t
born with it
that means we
can change it !
(if it’s low)

6. positive self-talk :) The #1 best way to improve self-esteem
and stay strong against “mean” people
is:
positive self-talk :)

7. 1. In Sports Psychology an athlete is taught to stay positive,
WHEN IT COMES TO THOUGHTS, YOU HAVE A LOT OF MIND CONTROL!! YOUR BODY LISTENS
AND RESPONDS TO YOUR THOUGHTS!!!!
Your mental self-talk can be:
P O S I T I V E or N E G A T I V E
2 examples:
1. In Sports Psychology an athlete is taught to stay positive,
to stay calm, be focused, be confident, to “see yourself as a
winner,” and to “picture the ball going in the hole.”
Many athletes find success with this positive thinking and imagery.
2. In relaxation therapy you imagine a place or event that is
peaceful, restful, beautiful and happy. The body actually responds
with lower blood pressure, lower pulse rate to calm down and relax.

8. negative thinking damages them.
Just as making positive statements to yourself helps
you to build confidence, improve performance,
and improve your mental skills,
negative thinking
damages them.

9. Whatever you tell yourself, your sub-conscious brain will
believe as truth and it will work to make that true for you !!!
For instance, if you say you aren’t a morning person your sub-conscious brain will reinforce that idea! You may feel tired, hit the “snooze bar” and spill things, etc.

10. Example: If you were taught as a child that all dogs will bite you, your
mind will automatically raise that fear everytime you see a dog.
(even though your friend tells you that their dog is friendly,
your mind believes and sends the fear message! You have to re-train
your brain!!!)

12. DO POSITIVE SELF-TALK WORKSHEET
Silver lining

13. 3 Additional Ways to Stop Negative Self-Talk: CHOOSE 1:
1. log it - keep a journal
2. picture a stop sign
3. wear a rubberband and snap yourself
for each negative thought!
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