INTRApersonal Communication Midterm Study Guide

Self-Talk

The internal conversations we have with ourselves; the voice in our head that comments on our experiences, actions, and thoughts.

Inner Speech

 Similar to self-talk, refers to the verbal thoughts that occur within our minds; our internal monologue.

Inner Dialogue

The back-and-forth conversation we have with ourselves in our minds, often involving different perspectives or voices

Filtering

Focusing exclusively on negative details while ignoring positive aspects of a situation

Catastrophizing

Assuming the worst possible outcome will happen; magnifying negative events out of proportion

Personalizing

 Taking excessive personal responsibility for external events; believing everything is your fault or directed at you

Polarizing

Seeing things in black-and-white terms; all-or-nothing thinking with no middle ground

Rehashing

 Repeatedly going over past events, often with a negative focus; ruminating on what went wrong

Rehearsing

Mentally practicing future scenarios, often with anxiety about potential negative outcomes

Blaming

 Attributing fault entirely to yourself or others without considering multiple factors

Venting

Expressing negative emotions repetitively without moving toward resolution or problem-solving

Fixed Mindset

The belief that abilities and traits are static and unchangeable; challenges are threats to be avoided

Growth Mindset

The belief that abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work; challenges are opportunities to learn

Resiliency

The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; mental toughness and adaptability to stress

Lovingkindness Meditation (LKM)

A meditation practice focused on developing feelings of goodwill, kindness, and warmth toward others and oneself

Metta

the Pali word for lovingkindness; a Buddhist practice of cultivating unconditional love and compassion.

Metacommunication

Communication about communication; awareness and discussion of patterns in how we talk to ourselves.

Mindfulness

A mental practice that involves focusing one's awareness on the present moment, accepting thoughts and feelings without judgment.

Spot The Success

A practice of intentionally noticing and acknowledging achievements and positive actions, no matter how small

Appraisals

How we evaluate and assign meaning to situations and events

Reappraisals

The process of changing how we think about situations to alter their emotional impact

Gratitude Lists

The practice of recording things one is thankful for to cultivate appreciation and positive focus.

Meditation

Various practices of focused attention that train awareness and achieve mental clarity.

Fail Forward

The approach of viewing failures as learning opportunities that propel growth rather than setbacks

Leapfrogging

 Shifting focus from problems to solutions; jumping ahead to constructive action rather than dwelling on difficulties. Do action (VS procrastinate) + you’ll feel better

Mantras

Repeated words or phrases used to aid concentration in meditation or to provide encouragement

Affirmations

 Positive statements repeated to oneself to challenge negative thoughts and reinforce positive beliefs

Self-Compassion

Extending kindness and understanding to oneself during instances of perceived inadequacy or failure

Default Mode Network (DMN)

Brain network active when the mind is wandering or engaged in self-referential thinking; often involved in rumination

Task Positive Network (TPN)

Brain network active during goal-directed activities and focused attention; counterbalances the DMN.

Self-criticism

Harsh judgmental thoughts directed toward oneself; often characterized by shame and guilt

Negativity Bias

The tendency to register, dwell on, and be more impacted by negative experiences than positive ones

Opposite Thought

A technique of deliberately generating a thought that directly contradicts a negative or unhelpful thought pattern.

Julia-Romantic relationships

neg talk distorts view of self and others. Pos talk= patience, self reflection 

Distance running-Dylan Brilliant

Your own self talk can have a huge difference on your performance or if you even want to run. Have good internal dialogue is the difference between being a good and great runner

Self-Talk: Negative vs. Positive Presentation Outline Shea Drugan & Zachary Ofurum

Positive Self-Talk Techniques= Affirmations, Gratitude Practice

Effects of Positive Self-Talk= Decreases stress and anxiety levels Increase of motivation and productivity Positive impact on mental health