POSITIVE Positive Self-Talk
Statements Good
SELF-TALK for Students
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Self-Talk “I can do it!’
Self-talk is the act of talking to oneself either aloud or mentally.
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Positive Self-Talk “No matter what I’ll
Positive self-talk is self-talk that makes you feel good about yourself and try my best.”
the things that are going on in your life. It’s the optimistic voice in your
head that is constantly looking on the bright side. ────
Positive self-talk is important because it can have a significant impact on
how we think and feel. “I’ll give it another
try.”
Engaging in positive self-talk can:
Help Reduce Stress ────
Improve Self Esteem
Increase Motivation “I am smart.”
Inspire Productivity
Improve Overall Mental and Physical Health ────
How to Teach the Use of Positive Self-Talk? “I got this!”
• Begin the lesson by explaining to the students the definition of
self-talk and what positive self-talk is.
• “Raise your hand if there has ever been a time when you took a
hard test and you instantly thought you didn’t know the POSITIVE SELF TALK
answers?”” Raise your hand if you ever wanted to give up?” Ask
your students an open-ended question similar to this one based on CAN HELP SUPPORT:
grade level and age. Acknowledge that most everyone has their Students with learning
hand raised and explain to them that in those situations and disabilities
situations similar are when they would use positive self-talk.
Students without learning
• Explain to the students that a lot of athletes and entertainers use
positive self-talk before they perform because it gives them disabilities
motivation and confidence. This will help them realize positive English Language Learners
self-talk is helpful and everyone can benefit from it.
• Tell the students of different activities they can do that will help ALL STUDENTS!
them begin to use positive self-talk (for ideas of activities see
back of handout)
• Let the students know that using positive self-talk takes practice
and that every chance they get they should try to use it.
References
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Positive Self-Talk Flower
H., & Paisley, P. O. (2016). An Investigation of
A positive self-talk flower is the perfect craft for School Counselor Self-Efficacy with English
students to individualize and create. Students will Language Learners. Professional School
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write 6 positive self-talk statements onto the
different petals. This is the perfect craft for Burnett, P. C., (199). Children Self-Talk and
Academic Self-Concepts. Educational
students to individualize and create. Most of all
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students can keep their craft for times when they
Elbaum, B., & Vaughn, S. (2001). School-
need extra support. They can use it to help them
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start the day on a positive note or when they are Concept of Students with Learning
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Positive Self-Talk Sticky Board Campbell-Whatley, G. D. (2008). Teaching
The purpose of a self-talk board is so that right in Students About Their Disabilities: Increasing
Self-Determination Skills and Self-Concept.
their moment of need the student can practice
International Journal of Special Education,
positive self-talk by writing their statement and 23(2), 137-144
sticking it on a bulletin board. The students will
need an empty spot on a bulletin board and access
to sticky notes. As time progresses the amount of
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statements on the wall should grow. The students
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will be able to reference the wall whenever they
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are in need of a positive statement.
