This type of self-talk is encouraging and uplifting, and can help improve concentration, focus, and well-being. Some examples of positive self-talk include “I coped with that” or “I did that well”. 

This type of self-talk is critical and discouraging, and can include self-blame, doubt, and negative evaluations. Negative self-talk can increase anxiety and stress levels, and fuel anger. 

This type of self-talk is not significantly positive or negative, and is often used to give instructions. 

This type of self-talk is a more intense version of positive self-talk, and is used to psych yourself up for something challenging. 

This type of self-talk involves giving yourself specific instructions or cues to guide your behavior. 

This type of self-talk is the mind’s “what if” game, and can amplify anxiety and depression. 

This type of self-talk involves holding yourself or others responsible for pain. 

This type of self-talk involves thinking about past circumstances again and again. 

This type of self-talk involves practicing some future event, playing through the possible ways it may unfold. 

This type of self-talk involves forcing everything into false dichotomies.