Self Talk.

Psychologists have long known that how we talk to ourselves has alot to do with our self-esteem. If when you make a mistake you repeatedly say, "Oh, Im so dumb. I cant do anything right," chances are you will eventually start believing what you say is true.

Instead you should say, "I need to practtice more," or "I need to try harder," or "I need to be more careful next time. I can do better then that." Self talk should always be positive. Adults need encouragement just as much as children, and sometimes we must give it to ourselves.

One technique for positive self talk is to stabd directly infront of a mirror and into your own eyes and repeat the positive thoughts and words you wish to convey.