As the renowned psychologist Albert Ellis once said, “Most emotional disturbances are SELF-INFLICTED.” How profoundly true this statement is! How do we speak to ourselves when facing challenges? Often, we tend to be our harshest critics, filling our minds with doubts, fears, and self-criticism. But what if we could transform that inner voice into an ally, a constant source of optimism and empowerment? ✨ Positive self-talk is a skill we can develop. It begins with RECOGNIZING those negative and self-critical thoughts. Then, REPLACE them with constructive and optimistic affirmations. Instead of saying “I can’t do it,” say “I am learning and growing.” Instead of “Everything will go wrong,” say “I am prepared…