Long-lasting change isn’t about willpower — it’s about what you tell yourself. Positive self-talk can help you stick with new habits and believe in your ability to grow.

How it helps:

• Replaces self-doubt with encouragement

• Builds resilience after setbacks

• Boosts confidence and motivation

• Encourages self-kindness instead of criticism

Practise positive self-talk by:

• Speaking to yourself as you would to a good friend

• Using affirming phrases like “I can do hard things” or “Progress, not perfection”

• Being aware of negative thoughts without letting them define you

Small, daily shifts in how you talk to yourself can create powerful changes in how you show up.