10. Cognitive Biases
- Cognitive biases, such as a tendency to focus on negative information more than positive, can contribute to negative self-talk. The mind may naturally gravitate toward perceived threats.
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Negative self-talk can be a common behavior for various reasons, though it's important to note that it's not something people inherently "like." Instead, individuals may engage in negative self-talk due to several underlying factors
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