Introduction: Self-Talk -- Inhale, My Friend; Exhale, My Friend -- Spot the Success -- Nonjudgment, or at Least a Lot Less Judgment -- Fail Forward, or Act Before You Think -- Training Friendliness with Lovingkindness Meditation -- Allowing All Feelings, Skillfully -- Continuing Healthy Self-Talk

"Negative self-talk takes a toll on our minds, bodies, relationships, and work. Once freed from the internal tension inherent in self-criticism, people have more energy, enjoyment, and peace. But not all remedies for an unhealthy inner monologue are equal. Based on years of experience working with hundreds of individuals, psychologist and mindfulness teacher Rachel Turow offers the "self-talk workout"-six science-backed exercises that can help you replace self-criticism with self-kindness. Drawing on scientific studies, stories from her own life and her experiences as a psychotherapist, as well as lessons from respected public figures and mindfulness teachers such as Michelle Obama and Thich Nhat Hanh, Turow brings the topic of self-talk into the light of supportive reflection and evidence-based strategy."--