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June 12, 2023 16 mins

The way we speak to ourselves in our minds can significantly impact our self-esteem and happiness. Sometimes, we engage in self- trash talk without even realizing it, but it can have a profound effect on our well-being. To improve our mental fitness, we need to be mindful of our self-talk and change it for the better. Negative self-talk can program our minds to believe the negative things we tell ourselves. To reprogram our minds to think positively and boost our self-esteem, we can change our self-talk to more positive statements. For example, instead of saying "I'm not good enough," we can say "I am proud of myself for trying." By talking to ourselves as we would to someone we love, using kind and positive language, we can cultivate a sense of self-compassion and a more positive mindset, ultimately improving our overall well-being.

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