"Self-talk, or our internal monologue, often has contrasting effects; used correctly self-talk is one of the most effective methods of instilling self-confidence.Negative self-talk involves thinking or saying anything that reflects a lack of confidence or a defeatist attitude. Circumstances where negative self-talk is common amongst athletes, are situations where they have previously failed, or where they perceive their ability to be below par when compared to their peers or against the perfect model within their sport (e.g. comparing your tennis serve to Rafael Nadal’s serve)." http://buff.ly/12ORq9g
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