
Control your mental response to stress 125
Self-talk
Most of us say things to ourselves that we would never dare say
to the people around us; things that would offend, demean and
belittle. Are these the sorts of things you say to yourself when you
feel under stress and things are not going your way? If so, this is
strange, as it is the one conversation you have total control over.
This is important because a well-chosen word can give you a
massive boost. Consider the difference between: ‘I’m rubbish’
and ‘That did not go well . . . this time.’
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