What to Say When You Talk to Your Self by Shad Helmstetter

What to Say When You Talk to Your Self is a personal growth book by Shad Helmstetter. It focuses on self-talk and presents techniques intended to help you change the way you speak to yourself.

Synopsis

The book starts from the idea that everyone talks to themselves, often without noticing, and that much of this inner dialogue can be negative, counterproductive and damaging. It introduces simple techniques described as being based on an understanding of how the human brain works, with the aim of helping readers regain a sense of control in their lives.

By learning to use new forms of self-talk, the text suggests you may see improvements across different areas of life, including at work and at home. It also states that these methods can support goals such as losing weight, overcoming fears, stopping smoking and building confidence.

Key details

• Author: Shad Helmstetter
• Author described as a Ph.D and bestselling personal growth writer
• Centres on the concept of self-talk
• Includes techniques described as simple and based on brain processes
• Positions the author as a leading authority in the field of self-talk