Ever catch yourself mid-lift arguing with… yourself? In this episode, Jess digs into the surprisingly powerful science of self-talk — why that inner voice exists, how it shapes your confidence and body image, and three evidence-backed ways to train it so it helps instead of hijacks you.You’ll learn:What self-regulation actually means (and why it matters under the bar and in daily life)Why talking to yourself in the second person (“You’ve got this”) changes your stress responseHow to use self-compassion without slipping into toxic positivityHow your inner dialogue directly affects body image and self-trustThree sturdy tools you can practice this week to start shifting your tone🧠 ReferencesKross, E. et al. (2014). Self-talk as a regulatory mechanism: How you address yourself matters. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.Neff, K. & Germer, C. (2019). The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook. Guilford Press.Alderson-Day, B. & Fernyhough, C. (2020). Inner speech and self-regulation: Toward a model of dialogic thinking. Frontiers in Psychology.Send Us A Message!So, hit subscribe and we'll chat on Friday.Join the Sturdy Girl community on Instagram HERE.Connect with Jess HERE.Stay Sturdy, friends.

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