Self Talk Matrix – Self Talk
Understanding and improving your internal dialogue
Big Picture
Your self-esteem is influenced by your self-talk - not about an experience, but by what you tell yourself about the experience.
Value
Self-esteem is a result of your self-talk. The more positive your self-talk, the higher your self-esteem and performance. Both self-esteem and self-talk are task specific. Negative self-talk cuts off possibilities even more than failure.
Take Away
Your Self-image isn't necessarily permanent, because it was both formed and can be changed by your self-talk.