08-001-US The power of thought

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that the type of self-talk (positive, negative, instructional, or motivational) and how it is used can influence outcomes. __________________________________________________________________________ Duncan, R. M., & Cheyne, J. A. (2002). Private speech in young adults: Task difficulty, self-regulation, and psychological predication. Cognitive Development, 17(4), 889-906.

Tips for practice

And now for some practical tips on how to effectively harness the power of thought through the purposeful use of self-talk to achieve personal goals, improve mood and enhance quality of life. Create awareness. Pay attention to your inner dialogues and thought patterns. Identify whether they are positive, negative, or neutral, and what emotions and behaviors they evoke. Encourage positive self-talk. Replace negative or self-critical thoughts with positive affirmations and encouraging self-talk. Practice being kind, supportive and motivating to yourself. Use instructional self-talk. Use self-talk to focus on tasks, solve problems, and plan steps to achieve goals. Give yourself clear instructions and reminders to increase focus and efficiency. Speak in the third person. Try talking to yourself in the third person to create distance and objectivity. This can help reduce emotional reactions and help you think more clearly and rationally.

Practicing mindfulness.

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