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Many novice writers, students in particular, think that writing is little more than copying down their self-talk, the palaver of the voices they hear in their heads. Of course, self-talk is thinking, and writing begins with thinking.
Richard Rhodes

Meaning of "self-talk" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SELF-TALK

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SELF-TALK

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Self-Talk is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SELF-TALK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

self-talk

Intrapersonal communication

Intrapersonal communication is language use or thought internal to the communicator. It can be useful to envision intrapersonal communication occurring in the mind of the individual in a model which contains a sender, receiver, and feedback loop.

Definition of self-talk in the English dictionary

The definition of self-talk in the dictionary is the act or practice of talking to oneself, either aloud or silently and mentally.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SELF-TALK

self-study
self-styled
self-sufficiency
self-sufficient
self-sufficiently
self-sufficing
self-suggestion
self-supporting
self-sustaining growth
self-tan
self-tanning
self-tapping
self-tapping screw
self-taught
self-tender
self-test
self-timer
self-torture
self-treatment
self-tuition

WORDS THAT END LIKE SELF-TALK

beanstalk
chalk talk
cornstalk
crosstalk
double talk
fast-talk
old-talk
pep talk
pillow talk
smack talk
small talk
smooth-talk
stalk
sweet talk
sweet-talk
table talk
talk
talk the talk
you can talk
you can´t talk

Synonyms and antonyms of self-talk in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «self-talk» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SELF-TALK

Find out the translation of self-talk to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of self-talk from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «self-talk» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

自我对话
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

diálogo interno
570 millions of speakers

English

self-talk
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

स्वयं बात
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

النفس الحديث
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

разговор с самим собой
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

auto -talk
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

স্ব আলাপ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

auto-parler
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

bercakap sendiri
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Selbstgespräche
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

セルフトーク
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

자기 이야기
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Dhiskusi kanggo poto
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tự nói chuyện
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தனக்குள்பேச்சு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्वत: ची चर्चा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kendi kendine konuşmak
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

self-talk
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

self-talk
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

розмова з самим собою
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

self -talk
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αυτο - talk
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

self- talk
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

self-talk
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

selvfølelsen
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of self-talk

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SELF-TALK»

The term «self-talk» is regularly used and occupies the 90.048 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SELF-TALK» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about self-talk

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QUOTES WITH «SELF-TALK»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word self-talk.
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Richard Rhodes
Many novice writers, students in particular, think that writing is little more than copying down their self-talk, the palaver of the voices they hear in their heads. Of course, self-talk is thinking, and writing begins with thinking.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SELF-TALK»

Discover the use of self-talk in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to self-talk and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Self Talk, Soul Talk
Words are powerful, and what a woman says to herself makes a difference. These words are what Rothschild refers to as "soul talk." She shares from her own life and Scripture how women can turn their self images and lives around for good.
Jennifer Rothschild, 2007
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The Self Talk Solution
Outlines specific Self-Talk applications for personal growth, improving relationships, fitness and health, career and skill building, problem solving, personal organization, and accomplishment
Shad Helmstetter, 1990
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Transforming Negative Self-Talk: Practical, Effective Exercises
Unlike most therapies that advocate talking back or ignoring it, this guide offers exercises for viewing our self-talk as a useful and productive indicator of our emotions, and shows us how to take control of them in a more meaningful way.
Steve Andreas, 2012
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The Silent Seduction of Self-Talk: Conforming Deadly Thought ...
The Silent Seduction of Self-Talk provides a readable narrative and practical tools that help readers surface the inner conflicts that churn below the waterline of their awareness.
Shelly Beach, 2009
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Positive self-talk for children: teaching self-esteem ...
A step-by-step guide to helping children build self-esteem, a sense of independence, and greater optimism provides affirmations for every stage in a child's development and features chapters that help adults deal with their own negative ...
Douglas Bloch, Jon Merritt, 1993
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What to Say When You Talk to Your Self
From acclaimed psychologist Dr. Shad Helmstetter comes a life‑changing guide to helping you help yourself through motivational self‑talk and positive thinking.
Shad Helmstetter, 1990
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Self-talk for teachers and students: metacognitive ...
This enlightening guide teaches teachers to use metacognition to change the ways they think and learn so they will become more reflective, autonomous, proactive, and positive.
Brenda H. Manning, Beverly D. Payne, 1996
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Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology
The researchers found two major functions of self-talk—cognitive (e.g., relating to skill development and skill execution) and motivational (e.g., relating to self- confidence, regulation of arousal, mental readiness, coping with difficult situations, ...
Robert Stephen Weinberg, Daniel Gould, 2011
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Self-Talk for Weight Loss
Explains how to change one's attitudes towards food and eating, discusses the concept of self-talk, and looks at techniques for positive reinforcement
Shad Helmstetter, 1996
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Sport Psychology for Coaches
Although self-talk occurs constantly, it becomes more extensive — for coaches and athletes — in more important situations, so we tend to engage in abundant self-talk in our most important competitions. Here is a collegiate runner's self-talk in ...
Damon Burton, Thomas D. Raedeke, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SELF-TALK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term self-talk is used in the context of the following news items.
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It's Time to Erase "Enough" From Your Self-Talk
It's one thing to say, "I'm full. I've had enough food," but quite another thing to say or think, "I'm not good enough." When it comes to you and what you think about ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
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Freedom From Negative Self-Talk
In this video, Eckhart Tolle explains that self-talk is a form of self-hypnosis and it prevents awakening. Since the majority of our self-talk is negative it creates a ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
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Self-Talk and Self-Compassion
When we get into a negativity loop -- which is invariably a learned response stemming from hypercritical self-talk, this leads to chronic stress and quite possibly ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
4
What's Your Self-Talk Saying About You?
Self-talk is a nonstop conversation, where we talk to ourselves about ourselves. And the content of our self-talk indicates what we believe about ourselves. «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
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How Negative Self-Talk Is Killing Your Health and Weight-Loss Goals
Self-talk, or your inner dialogue, is perfectly normal. You may have noticed little kids speaking their inner thoughts out loud, and that as they grow older, they stop ... «U.S. News & World Report, Jun 15»
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This working mom got back to the gym after switching the self-talk
THE GOAL: Zuraya Tapia-Hadley, 35, is an attorney for the nonprofit US-Mexico Foundation who lives in Arlington, Virginia. She was always active before kids, ... «Washington Post, Jun 15»
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5 Tips to Improve Your Self-Talk
In high-pressure situations self-talk is often relentless and critical, says Ethan Kross, PhD, the laboratory director of the Emotion & Self-Control Lab at the ... «PsychCentral.com, Apr 15»
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More Transforming Negative Self-Talk: Practical, Effective Exercises
In his latest book, More Transforming Negative Self-Talk: Practical, Effective Exercises, Steve Andreas offers a distinct approach to it. Andreas, a psychotherapist ... «PsychCentral.com, Nov 14»
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Good for Her: Quieting the negative self-talk
ELON, N.C. — At Elon University, one girl is taking on what she calls “girl culture.” Alli Lindenberg is passionate about changing the way girls think, feel and talk ... «myfox8.com, Nov 14»
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Why Saying Is Believing — The Science Of Self-Talk
Impressed, but skeptical, I took this self-talk idea to one of the country's leading researchers on body image to see if it's actually part of clinical practice. «NPR, Oct 14»

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