Self-Talk – we could all be more mindful. Positive self-talk can significantly affect our life satisfaction. Let’s start by adopting five positive mindsets: optimism, perseverance, self-control, focusing on relationships, and being grateful. Then, there are five things we can do right now to improve our self-talk: we can practice gratitude, we can start journaling, we can adopt a morning ritual, we can develop a mantra, and we should all watch our language. Let’s do this!

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Links to References

SELF-TALK, SUCCESS, HAPPINESS & MINDFULNESS

• https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/basics/self-talk
• https://www.researchgate.net/publication/222277408_Speaking_clearly_A_critical_review_of_the_self-talk_literature
• https://www.forbes.com/sites/briannawiest/2018/04/23/8-traits-that-are-scientifically-proven-to-predict-future-success/#1bda7338655a
• https://www.ajc.com/blog/get-schooled/new-duke-study-early-attention-skills-most-consistent-predictor-academic-success/EiGMLtHMhHDwTkTie7qA1M/

TOSCA RENO BOOKS

• “The Start Here Diet” – https://amzn.to/2YFL55t
• “The Eat Clean Vegetarian Cookbook” – https://amzn.to/2KtQsfm

PERSEVERANCE

• Angela Duckworth’s book GRIT – https://amzn.to/2KziHru

SELF CONTROL & DELAYED GRATIFICATION

• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/5010404

GRATITUDE

• Wood, A.M., et al., Gratitude & well-being: A review & theoretical integration, Clinical Psychology Review (2010): https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/pdfs/GratitudePDFs/2Wood-GratitudeWell-BeingReview.pdf

• https://ggia.berkeley.edu/practice/gratitude_journal
• https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2018/12/24/678232331/if-you-feel-thankful-write-it-down-its-good-for-your-health

OPTIMISM

• https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/optimism-and-your-health
• http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.937.443&rep=rep1&type=pdf

Talk About Talk & Dr. Andrea Wojnicki

• Weekly Email Blog – https://talkabouttalk.com/blog/#newsletter-signup
• “Building RESILIENCE” episode with Tosca Reno – https://talkabouttalk.com/25-building-resilience-with-tosca-reno/
• Andrea’s email – Andrea@TalkAboutTalk.com
  

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