How To Give Yourself A Pep Talk, Lift Your Spirits And Feel Positive
We all need a little encouragement every now and then
Life can be challenging when you have loads of work to do. Many buckle down; others feel overwhelmed.
The fix is to give yourself a pep talk and boost your morale regularly.
What is a pep talk
Words are powerful. Whether they are spoken or written, said to others or yourself, they can evoke intense emotions and impact your life in ways you cannot imagine.
A pep talk is the positive inner dialogue you have with yourself to encourage yourself to do something.
A pep talk is intended to infuse energy in you. The words and phrases used, therefore, make you feel enthusiastic and get you in a positive frame of mind.
Here’s a brief but motivating pep talk by Jennifer Niven. “Too many people in this world think small is the best they can do. Not you, Libby Strout. You weren’t born for small! You don’t know how to do small! Small is not in you!”
Benefits of a pep talk
Your inner conversation or positive self-talk is of immense importance when you’re feeling down and are running low on motivation. The intense and high-energy words of a pep talk:
- Reassure you
- Refocus your mind on the positives
- Give you an impression that things are under control
- Make you feel cheerful and upbeat
- Arouse enthusiasm in you
- Reinforce your belief in self
- Boost your confidence
- Make you feel better instantly
- Positively impact your performance
People who regularly give themselves a pep talk as part of their morning routine have a higher sense of self and spend their day feeling cheerful and confident.
All the accomplished sports stars, actors, and highly successful people spend hours perfecting their words and giving themselves regular pep talks.
How to give yourself a pep talk
The word “pep talk” often evokes a visual of a coach encouraging a sportsperson — motivating them to stay positive and give their best — or someone trying to calm a student before an exam.
A pep talk is as important in your every day life as in a locker room or a sports field.
You can make pep talk work for you by directing the words of wisdom towards yourself and helping you to focus on what you want to accomplish.
An effective pep talk motivates you, allays your fears, and gets you in a positive frame of mind. The most important thing is that encouraging words instantly lift your spirits and make you feel energized.
Here are some points to remember when giving yourself a pep talk
- Personalize your pep talk
- Use clear language and an upbeat tone
- Talk to yourself in the third person (third-person self-talk)
- Avoid clichés
- Be kind to yourself
- Acknowledge your feelings
- Speak in a supportive manner
- Use power words that resonate with you
- Address your fears and doubts
- Talk to yourself about your goals
- Remind yourself of your past successes
- List out your strengths
- Say things about yourself that are your strong points
- Don’t hesitate to dole out compliments
- Encourage yourself to push your boundaries
- Motivate yourself to give your best
Example of a pep talk for achieving your goals
Look in the mirror and affirm yourself by saying these power words to yourself.
“Don’t bother what the naysayers say. Toss away their doubts and judgments. It’s not essential for others to believe in you. What’s important is that you believe in yourself and believe with conviction. Winning is all about the mindset. Your mindset is the only thing that matters. Trust yourself. You have it in you what it takes to succeed. If anyone else can do it, you can do it too, and you can do it better. You have done it before, and you can do it again. More power to you. Go for it!”
Final Thoughts
You are the best person to know yourself. You know what works for you and what doesn’t, what fires you up and propels you forward to take action.
So don’t wait for someone else to come and motivate you. When you’re facing tough times, become your own best friend, a cheerleader, and your own source of encouragement.
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