Why Self Talk is Secretly Running Your Life (And What to Do About It)

In this solo episode, host Kari Schneider takes us into the world of self-talk—that subtle (or sometimes loud!) internal dialogue that shapes our emotions, behaviors, and ultimately, our results.

Sparked by earlier episodes on procrastination and the inner critic vs. champion, Kari pulls together research from experts like Kristin Neff, Ethan Kross, and Timothy Pychyl to show how self-talk influences everything from motivation to performance to emotional resilience.

💡 Key topics covered:

• How to identify negative self-talk even when it’s unconscious.
  
• Why critical self-talk increases procrastination by 25%.
  
• How to reframe internal language to take bold action.
  
• Simple strategies to turn your inner voice into your biggest ally.
  
  

🎯 Takeaway: When you intentionally shift your self-talk, you’re not just changing your mood—you’re building a foundation for consistent action, higher self-awareness, and true self-mastery.

If you’re committed to leadership, performance, and living empowered, this episode will change how you talk to yourself—starting today.

🔗 Resources Mentioned:

• “Chatter” by Ethan Kross https://www.ethankross.com/
  
• Self-compassion work by Kristin Neff https://self-compassion.org/
  
• Procrastination research by Timothy Pychyl  https://carleton.ca/psychology/people/timothy-a-pychyl/
  
• Self-awareness studies by Tasha Eurich ​​https://www.tashaeurich.com/ 

Episode 354: Champion it. Challenge it. To Get the Best Results  https://bit.ly/ChampionIt-ChallengeIt-BestResults-ETP-Spotify 

🎧 Tune in now and start changing the conversation in your head.

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