b'Chapter 3 POSITIVE THINKING AND OPTIMISMSelf-talk is your internal dialogue. It is influenced by your subconscious mind and reveals your thoughts, beliefs, questions, and ideas.Autosuggestion can be both negative and positive. It can be encouraging, or it can be distressing.Much of your self-talk depends on your personality. If you are optimistic, your self-talk may be more optimistic and positive. The reverse is generally true if you tend to be pessimistic.Positivethinkingandoptimismcanbeeffectivestressmanagementtools. Indeed, having a more positive outlook on life can provide you with some health benefits.Generally, optimists have a better quality of life.Also, if you think your self-talk is too negative, or if you want to emphasize a positive self-talk, you can learn how to modify that self-talk. It can help you be a more positive person and it can improve your health. 110Germain Decelles'