Welcome to our blog, The Positive Self-Talk Journal, a space dedicated to uplifting words, self-kindness, and quiet moments of encouragement.

At Whisper & Thread™, we believe the way we speak to ourselves shapes how we move through the world. Here, you'll find reflections, tips, and stories designed to help you embrace confidence, resilience, and self-love—one whisper at a time.

Because the most important conversation you'll ever have is the one you have with yourself.

The Positive Self-Talk Journal

Parenting with Self-Talk Awareness: Your Inner Voice Teaches Your Child

Parenting with Self-Talk Awareness: Your Inner ...

Luisa Hogan

The way we speak to ourselves shapes more than just our own mindset — it becomes the blueprint our children use for their inner voice. In this blog, we explore...

Parenting with Self-Talk Awareness: Your Inner ...

Luisa Hogan

The way we speak to ourselves shapes more than just our own mindset — it becomes the blueprint our children use for their inner voice. In this blog, we explore...

The Voice of Imposter Syndrome

The Voice of Imposter Syndrome

Luisa Hogan

There was a stretch of time where I would wake up already behind, not literally, but in my head. No one had said anything, nothing bad had happened, but the...

The Voice of Imposter Syndrome

Luisa Hogan

There was a stretch of time where I would wake up already behind, not literally, but in my head. No one had said anything, nothing bad had happened, but the...

Stepping Into Motherhood

Stepping Into Motherhood

Luisa Hogan

A personal story by Tania Plakonouris of becoming a mother, navigating doubt, and learning how positive self-talk and mindset helped quiet fear and build belief.

Stepping Into Motherhood

Luisa Hogan

A personal story by Tania Plakonouris of becoming a mother, navigating doubt, and learning how positive self-talk and mindset helped quiet fear and build belief.

Born Early: What My Story Taught Me About Self-Talk

Born Early: What My Story Taught Me About Self-...

Luisa Hogan

Born three months premature, I was surrounded by people who believed in me—before I could speak for myself. This personal reflection connects the power of that early faith to how...

Born Early: What My Story Taught Me About Self-...

Luisa Hogan

Born three months premature, I was surrounded by people who believed in me—before I could speak for myself. This personal reflection connects the power of that early faith to how...

Daily Affirmations: How One Sentence Can Shift Your Entire Day

Daily Affirmations: How One Sentence Can Shift ...

Luisa Hogan

Start your day with one kind sentence. This post explores how daily affirmations support your mindset, reduce stress, and help you speak to yourself with care, even when life feels...

Daily Affirmations: How One Sentence Can Shift ...

Luisa Hogan

Start your day with one kind sentence. This post explores how daily affirmations support your mindset, reduce stress, and help you speak to yourself with care, even when life feels...

What is Positive Self-Talk?

What is Positive Self-Talk?

Luisa Hogan

What Is Positive Self-Talk? Your inner voice shapes how you see yourself and the world. Positive self-talk helps build confidence, reduce stress, and create a mindset that supports you instead...

What is Positive Self-Talk?

Luisa Hogan

What Is Positive Self-Talk? Your inner voice shapes how you see yourself and the world. Positive self-talk helps build confidence, reduce stress, and create a mindset that supports you instead...