3. Use positive instead of negative self-talk
Negative self-talk can derail your efforts to get things done in every aspect of your life. Telling yourself that you’re a lazy person is a form of negative self-talk.
You can stop your negative internal voice by practicing positive self-talk . Instead of saying, “There’s no way I can get this done,” say, “I’ll give it my all to make it happen.”
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