Cultivating Positive Self-Talk and Self-Compassion

Negative self-talk is harmful because it can lead to a feeling of helplessness and a lack of self-confidence. Negative self-talk can also lead to us believing that we cannot achieve our goals and can be a significant source of self-doubt. It can also lead to destructive behaviors such as procrastination and can be emotionally damaging as it can lead to feelings of worthlessness, depression, and anxiety.