internal dialogue

The conversation that takes place within your mind, with yourself. It’s the sub-textual voice that applies logic, reasoning, and beliefs to situations, people, and events. It also serves as a filter for your experiences and is responsible for the way in which you see the world. As such, your internal dialogue plays a vital role in deriving meaning from your life and reality.  If your internal dialogue is negative and dismal, or positive and optimistic, you will see the world filtered through those qualities/characteristics.