S is for Self-Talk: Your Inner Voice is Your Inner Compass

"The most important conversations you’ll ever have are the ones you have with yourself." – David Goggins

Self-talk isn’t just background noise—it’s the narrator of your life. And whether you realize it or not, it’s shaping how you feel, how you perform, and how you bounce back. The words you say to yourself—out loud or silently—are constantly feeding your subconscious mind, which drives your beliefs, behaviors, and outcomes. That’s why learning to talk to yourself—instead of just listening to your monkey mind—is a game-changer. When you guide your inner voice with intention, you train your subconscious to support you, not sabotage you.

Self-Awareness: Start by noticing your default dialogue. Is it supportive or critical? Encouraging or fear-driven? Awareness is step one.

Strategy: Use the “Three Rs of Self-Talk”: Recognize negative self-talk, Reframe it into something truthful and empowering, and Repeat the new message. You’re rewiring your subconscious one thought at a time.

Action: Today, catch yourself in a moment of self-doubt, and talk back. Remind yourself what’s true: “I’ve done hard things before. I can do this too.” One powerful line can shift your entire state.

Closing Thought:

Your subconscious believes the voice it hears most—make sure it’s your champion, not your critic. Train your self-talk like you train your body: consistently, intentionally, and with purpose. Because the words you speak to yourself shape your beliefs, drive your behaviors, and determine your outcomes. Ultimately, your self-talk creates your reality and shapes your destiny.