At one point or the other, we have all encountered a moment when we don't like ourselves or struggle with something like body dysmorphia. I mean, I was the one that wrote “you are getting fat” and I was sounding positive about my body despite its changes.
One thing I have realized from some of my struggles is that there will always be something to feel off about yourself but how you tackle it matters. And one of the methods of tackling it is positive self-talk.
What is Positive Self-talk?
First of all, Self-talk is an internal dialogue a person has with themselves, a form of communication between body, soul and spirit of an individual. Like all types of conversations or dialogues, it can be positive or negative.
Negative Self-talk is pessimistic talk that doesn't make a person feel good about themselves while Positive self-talk is a type of internal dialogue a person has with themselves and it leaves them feeling good or motivated.
The Importance Of Positive Self-talk
Whether you are an introvert or an extrovert, positive self-talk is a habit everyone should indulge in.
You need to speak positively about yourself and let the universe hear you. The thing about speaking things into the universe is that it manifests even without you seeing it in the initial stage. Basically it's an inside job before it becomes an outside revelation.
Say for instance, you are always saying "I can't do it" but you start replacing it with “I can do it”. In the first instance, you would feel like you are lying to yourself but with time, you start accepting it and before you know it, you have overcome the "I can't" syndrome.
This is why positive self talk is very important, it sets the tone for your reality and it is important to avoid pessimistic statements or descriptions of yourself. Pessimistic talks are indications of lack of self confidence or no self love.
You can also counter these negative thoughts with positive ones, utilising ‘positive self talk’ to reaffirm your worth. Here you should make sure to focus on your good point, and to remember compliments you may have received in the past. Instead of telling yourself you’re fat constantly, replace this with reminders about your nice eyes or straight teeth. You’d be surprised by how effective this can be. Happiness through self-care
Conclusion
You need to know that for you to thrive, you need to love yourself like no man's business because only when you love yourself will you speak positively and in high regards of YOU.