Replace self-criticism with self-celebration. If something goes poorly, tell yourself, “I’m practicing getting better.”

Getting better

Replace self-criticism with self-celebration. If you feel something went poorly, tell yourself, I'm practicing getting better. If you reward a behavior, you are more likely to do it again, rather than to avoid it.

When life is hard, use compassionate words in self-talk, such as “I am resilient” and “I have grit.”

Resilient grit

When life is hard, use compassionate words in self-talk, such as, I am resilient, and I have grit.

Don’t get caught in the trap of comparing your darkest moments to others' greatest wins. Choose what you focus on. That choice will determine your emotions.

Choose your emotions

Don't get caught in the trap of comparing your darkest moments to others greatest wins. Choose what you focus on. That choice will determine your emotions.

If you get dealt a “bad hand,” commit to playing the hand very well.

Very well

If you get dealt a bad hand, commit to playing the hand very well.

Getting better

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