SELF TALK — Kindness Starts Within

The way you speak to yourself matters—more than you might think. Your inner dialogue isn’t just words; it’s energy flowing through your body, shaping how you feel, what you believe, and even how you show up in the world.

Start noticing the quiet comments that run through your mind, especially when stress, self-doubt, or overwhelm shows up. Maybe you catch yourself thinking, “I’m not good enough,” or “I always mess this up.” These thoughts aren’t just mental—they create tension in your body, lower your energy, and quietly signal the world what you believe you deserve.

Pause and ask: Would I ever say this to someone I care about? If not, why say it to yourself? The way you treat yourself sets the bar for how others treat you—and also sends an energetic message about the kind of opportunities, relationships, and abundance you allow into your life.

Your self-talk is a mirror and a guide—it reflects how you see yourself and how your energy is moving. When negative patterns repeat, they can trap your energy in loops, keeping you stuck, undervalued, or blocked from the flow of abundance. Awareness is the first step toward reclaiming your power.

Try journaling your thoughts when frustration, fear, or self-criticism arises. Writing them down helps you step back, observe patterns, and start releasing the energy you’ve been holding. Each small shift in your inner dialogue clears tension, opens space, and signals to yourself—and the world—that you are worthy of care, respect, and opportunity.

When that harsh inner voice shows up, breathe, and ask: Is this actually true? or What would be a kinder, more supportive way to see this? Each time you speak to yourself with compassion, you raise your vibration, shift your energy, and open the door to more abundance, connection, and flow in your life.

Remember: mindfulness isn’t about silencing your thoughts—it’s about noticing them before they run the show. The more compassion, awareness, and intentionality you bring to your inner dialogue, the more your energy rises—and the more aligned, respected, and abundant your life becomes.

Self Talk — Kindness Starts Within Tapping Script

Tapping on the side of the hand (Repeat 3 times):

• Even though I notice negative thoughts and self-criticism running through my mind, I deeply and completely accept myself.

• Even though I sometimes speak to myself in ways I would never speak to someone I care about, I choose to be gentle and aware.

• Even though self-doubt and harsh inner dialogue show up, I am open to reclaiming my power and kindness within.

Tapping Flow – Addressing the Negative First

Tapping through the points:

I notice the critical voice inside… the thoughts that tell me I’m not good enough, that I always mess things up.

I feel the tension these words create in my body… the heaviness, the tightness, the anxiety or self-doubt.

I acknowledge the fear and shame that come with these thoughts… the worry that I’ll never be enough or that I don’t deserve love, success, or ease.

I honour the times I’ve repeated these negative patterns… telling myself things I’d never say to someone I care about.

I notice how this inner dialogue can trap my energy… keeping me stuck, undervalued, or blocked from flow, abundance, and joy.

I allow myself to fully feel the frustration, the sadness, the overwhelm… without judging myself for having these thoughts.

Shifting and Releasing – Moving into Kindness and Empowerment

Tapping through the points:

With each breath, I release harsh self-criticism… letting go of judgment, blame, and doubt.

I choose to speak to myself with kindness, compassion, and understanding… as I would to someone I deeply care about.

I replace the “I’m not enough” thoughts with awareness of my worth… my strengths… and my ability to grow and learn.

I notice how this gentle self-talk lifts tension in my body and opens space for energy to flow freely.

I affirm that I deserve respect, love, and abundance… and that my inner dialogue reflects this truth.

I embrace a new habit of awareness… catching negative thoughts and transforming them into messages of encouragement, support, and love.

I am patient and gentle with myself… nurturing my energy and reclaiming my power from old patterns.

I am worthy… I am capable… I am enough… and the way I speak to myself sets the tone for how I move through the world.