5 of 5 Start Today: The Power of Speaking to Yourself Like a Friend

“If you wouldn’t say it to your best friend, don’t say it to yourself.”

Would you ever tell your best friend, “You’re a failure,” or “You’re not good enough”? Of course not! You’d encourage them, remind them of their strengths, and lift them up.

Yet, too often, we are our own worst critics. We say things to ourselves that we would never say to another person. And the more we repeat these negative words, the more we believe them.

Here’s a powerful shift to make: Start treating yourself like someone you love.

🔹 Speak to yourself with kindness instead of criticism.
🔹 Replace negative self-talk with empowering words.
🔹 Encourage yourself as you would a close friend.

How to Start Today:

1️⃣ When self-doubt creeps in, pause. Ask yourself: Would I say this to someone I care about?
2️⃣ If the answer is no, reframe it into something uplifting.
3️⃣ Remind yourself that growth comes from learning, not perfection.

The way you talk to yourself matters more than you know. It sets the tone for your confidence, your choices, and your success.

💡 Final Challenge: Say this out loud right now:
“I am strong, capable, and moving forward every day.”
Say it until you believe it—because you are. 🚀