Developing a positive self-talk habit will reduce your stress. Stress reduction has a positive impact on your immune system and your health. Talking to yourself can keep you well, warding off illness and infection. Words are powerful. Notice negative thoughts . Identify the ones you use most frequently. Choose to either mindfully be aware of that negative thought – observe it, feel it. Or – create a counter-statement to say to yourself in its place, in effect, arguing with the negative thought. You can notice your negative thoughts and their effect on you by journaling. When you become aware of the thought, write it down. Later pay attention to how often you repeat that thought. You can replace negative self-talk by changing the words you use. You can tune it down. Instead of “angry,” you can say “irritated.” Instead of “miserable,” you can say “uncomfortable.” You can choose to use different adjectives or qualifiers. For instance, “a little angry” instead of “very angry.” You can change negative words to positive words.You can ask yourself questions about what you say to yourself. For instance, when you tell yourself that you cannot handle going to court, ask yourself, “How can I handle going to court?” And then answer yourself! Create positive affirmations that fit you and what you want in your life. Is peace important? Is safety important? Is being healthy important? Does your self-esteem need a verbal boost? Your ability to manage, stress and survive the crisis? Create the statements you want to repeat to yourself and then repeat them several times a day. Place them around your house where you will notice them. Immerse yourself in positivity.