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.

When you feel self-doubt, ask yourself, “What’s the first step?”

First step

When you feel self-doubt, ask yourself, what's the first step?

Ask yourself, “What do I have control over?” Stop blaming yourself for what you cannot control.

Ask yourself what you have control over. Stop blaming yourself for what you cannot control.

Remember times you felt confident and capable; celebrate those memories and notice how your body feels when you celebrate yourself.

Remember times you felt confident and capable. Celebrate those memories and notice how your body feels when you celebrate yourself.