How to Combat Negative Self-talk [UPDATED]

“Being happy, content, and fulfilled alone is a different kind of healed.” — Anonymous

The truth is, we are bombarded everyday with lies that we are either told, or we tell ourselves. But that’s just it: They are lies.

I recently read Soundtracks by Jon Acuff. It wasn’t until I read this great book that I realized how many people struggle with negative self-talk and mental scripts. Until I read this book, I felt alone, like no one else could possibly be experiencing the same issues.

I originally published this blog in January 2021 as part of my “Single for a Year” journey. As that year slowly becomes a decade, I continue to heal, learn, and improve. In this article, I will share some habits you can develop and integrate into your daily life to help you overcome negative self-talk and live the life of freedom and happiness you deserve.

My Journey with Negative Self-talk

After years of self-reflection, I concluded that one of the big reasons why I have battled with negative self-talk was due to experiences with and treatment by my own family. All my life, people who supposedly loved me had hurt me more times than I can count. I was treated differently than my brother, cousins, and second…