Self-Talk: Why It Matters

Self-talk is the inner voice that helps people shape who they are. According to Psychology Today, self-talk can be positively motivating or negatively defeating. Some psychologists agree that 95% of our emotions are determined by the things we think and the words we say to ourselves. Eliminating negative self-talk can help a person become more confident, motivated and productive. How does a person’s environment or upbringing influence and shape self-talk? How does negative talk influence academic achievement in students of all levels? How can individuals change the narrative of their self-talk to find inner peace and better connection with others? What power do we give others to influence how we communicate with ourselves? How can one distinguish between negative self-talk and the necessity of facing difficult topics?

Panel Moderator:  Brooke Burton, Graduate Student, MSU College of Health and Human Services

Panel Producer:  Devin Schehrer,  MSU Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services

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