There is widespread evidence that self-talk boosts performance. In particular, studies show that self-talk increases motivation and willingness to endure uncomfortable situations. Self-talk is most effective when what we tell ourselves is short, specific, and, most important, consistent. Thus, if your purpose is on the lengthy side, when using it as a self-talk strategy you may want to condense it into a few words that capture its essence. Self-talk is especially helpful in situations when our bodies and/or minds are telling us to quit, but we want to keep going. It helps us keep our cool and
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