self-talk
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Here, she discusses her self-talk in the mirror, the significance of her Mason jar and the giant middle finger on her closet floor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 16, 2026
Then I found out that just by using kind self-talk, I could get a client to feel calm in five minutes if they learn to focus their minds on wishing themselves well.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 7, 2025
Richard’s voice was a reprieve from my dour, cynical toxic self-talk.
From Salon ● Jul. 25, 2024
That expectation is no small thing—positive self-talk, and a strong belief in your abilities and your gear, is really important for running a long race.
From Slate ● Dec. 16, 2023
He is never natural in his self-talk as is any other man.
From Hunting Sketches by Trollope, Anthony
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