When it comes to self-talk, if you fake it, you don’t make it.

our inner voice should serve the same role as our external voice does for a toddler: self-regulation and direction toward action.

creating space between thought and action.

Tough people are self-aware, and they get there by embracing reality and understanding who they are.

so reverting to a simpler form of dialogue can ease the burden and deliver a more succinct and actionable message.

How we respond is malleable.

Or why many of us struggle to get out the door to exercise, or even do the dishes at night. We blame it on lack of will, or motivation, but the truth is when we lack a sense of control over our life, apathy naturally takes over.

When we are in the midst of a situation that requires toughness, our goal is to make sure the right self is in charge, that whatever inner voice will push us toward our desired action is winning the inner battle. Sometimes that means we need to combat negativity with positivity. Other times it means we need to tune out our crazy inner self or put d

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