Todd Is Prone to Negative Self-Talk, Always Putting Himself Down

question 108

Multiple Choice

Todd is prone to negative self-talk, always putting himself down. Which of the following would be the most helpful line he could say to himself to correct this tendency should something not go his way?

• A) "This was your first attempt; you will do better next time with more practice."
• B) "I am awesome."
• C) "You're a failure, and your only way not to be is to work even harder."
• D) "People love me no matter what I do."

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