What is Intrapersonal Communication?

Intrapersonal communication is the act of having an internal dialogue with yourself; or in other words, self-talk! Some examples of this include: "Asking yourself what you want for dinner tonight"; or "Asking yourself if you should have or shouldn't have done something?"


Sometimes, you may even talk out loud to yourself! I'm sure you've found yourself asking a question in your head and then habitually answering the question out loud, as if someone else was standing right there. Go ahead and admit it.. you're not crazy by any means!

You are constantly having a conversation with yourself whether you're aware of it or not. However, if you're not aware of how you're communicating with yourself, chances are, the conversation is negative, critical, and just plain ugly!

However, you have complete control over how your going to communicate to yourself; yet, the irony of this is, it often feels like someone else has control over your self-talk.

It's easy to believe that you cannot stop the negative words and thoughts. However, if you want to understand why you're feeling bad, open your eyes to the negative conversation you're having with yourself and you'll find the answer you are looking for!

Change your thoughts, change your words, and change the conversation you're having with yourself. Don't allow yourself to be downgraded, criticized, and judged by you. If you are doing this to yourself, imagine how you're allowing others to treat you.

"Compliments? What Me? I wouldn't dare allow such a thing. I don't want to look like someone who is conceited." There is nothing wrong with complimenting yourself, talking kindly to yourself, ignoring the negative thoughts, and humbly appreciating your uniqueness. There is nothing conceited about that at all; as a matter of fact, it's very inspiring!

Don't put it off any longer. Start ignoring your negative intrapersonal communication skills and begin focusing on your positive self-talk. So go ahead and talk to yourself, answer yourself, and definitely talk out loud, but whatever you do, avoid all negative self-talk as much as possible!


How are you talking to yourself?

We want to hear your story. Have you been your own worst critic? Do you have a history of "verbally beating yourself up?" If this sounds like you, tell others how you are conquering this habit now.

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