Our experiences are determined by our conscious and subconscious thoughts. They become the story we tell ourselves or “self-talk.” Self-talk impacts how we live our lives, including how we react to unpleasant or stressful situations. Negative self-talk can be challenged by changing how we respond to situations. Recognize negative thinking styles such as *Perfectionism,*Thinking you are the only one experiencing stress and strain, *Ignoring the positive, *Thinking only of the worst outcome. Ways to manage negative self-talk includes identifying the negative thoughts and changing them to healthier thoughts. Acknowledging the negative thoughts and feelings while moving towards what matters most to you.