Self-talk, which is also known as your inner voice, are the words and messages you repeatedly say to yourself. These words, whether they are positive or negative, strongly influence how you feel and act in your daily life.

Self talk directly and substantially influences the way you think, behave and feel. Therefore, it’s important to use positive, motivating words that are structured to help you live your best life. For example, some people say destructive and disparaging comments to and about themselves that they would never say to someone else.

What follows the two simple words, “I Am”, will determine what type of life you have and will either bring success or failure in your life, says Pastor Joel Osteen.

Instead of saying negative “I Ams”, – “I am a failure. I am never going to succeed”, say what God says you are. Declare “I am blessed, confident, loved, accepted.”

When you change your “I Ams,” your life will change for the better. The seeds of greatness on the inside will spring forth.

10 Tips to become physically/mentally/emotionally stronger:

1. Workout and move every day, eat healthier and get adequate sleep
2. Meditate every day and strive to live a purpose driven life
3. Accept new challenges or try something new…keep growing.
4. Take some time to reflect and to be mindful…and spend time reading everyday
5. Develop positive self-talk (affirmations) and stop negative self-talk
6. Get comfortable with and learn from rejection and failure
7. Have a gratitude attitude daily and keep a gratitude journal
8. Be kind to yourself and others
9. Stop comparing yourself to others
10. Surround yourself with positive people

References:

1. https://www.joelosteen.com/how-to-watch/Messages/2018/04/09/20/26/The%20Power%20of%20I%20Am
2. https://positivewordsresearch.com/thoughts-matter/