If you’ve ever heard some well-meaning but flat phrase like, “Chin up!” or “Be happy!” just know this isn’t that. Now, that being said, it’s important to know that positivity and encouraging language can have a physiological effect. According to the Mayo Clinic, positive thoughts hold myriad benefits, including increased life span, decreased rates of depression and distress, greater resistance to the common cold and better cardiovascular health. Sounds great, right?. Of course, positivity isn’t as straightforward as throwing out some glass-half-full-phrases and seeing whether they stick. For many, positive self-talk is a Level 14 skill, and we’re still on Level 2 trying to deal with that nasty inner voice that seems to think we can’t do anything right. That’s the voice that whispers,