• Think of self-talk as an athlete's inner voice.
• It's the little pep-talks, or discouragements, that athletes tell themselves.
• It might be invisible and quiet to others, but it's LOUD and can impact an athlete's self-view, confidence, and performance.

🌍 Real-world example: Imagine a runner about to start a race thinking, "I can't do this." vs. "I've trained hard, I've got this!"

• Positive self-talk boosts performance.
• Negative self-talk? A big no-no, it drags you down.

🌍 Real-world example: An ice-skater telling herself, "I'll nail this jump" vs. "I always mess this up."

• You can't fix a problem if you don’t know it exists!
• Be aware of your inner voice.