We all have an internal monologue during our day. Is yours healthy? Is it loud? Is it soft? Here are some examples of healthy swaps if you are feeling stressed.
| This… | Not… |
| I made a mistake on that question. | I’m so dumb. |
| I still don’t understand that topic. I need to try a different approach. | I will never get it. |
| This is tough, I need to break it down more. | I’m just going to fail at this, why bother? |
| This is hard, but every step brings me closer. | I’m overwhelmed, I’ll do it tomorrow. |
| I didn’t pass that practice test; I’ll make flashcards out of the questions I made errors on. | I’m not going to pass this exam. |
| This isn’t my favorite topic, but it is an important part of patient care. | This is useless. |
Take control of that inner voice. Transform it into something that makes you stronger.