A study found that many people feel a loss of control and trapped in their personal lives, so positive self-talk statements are suggested to cope with these feelings. These statements include acknowledging resilience, reshaping thoughts, embracing obstacles as opportunities for growth, accepting imperfections, recognizing self-worth, seeking support, celebrating victories, avoiding comparisons, practicing gratitude and self-love, trusting instincts, letting go of guilt, being the author of one's own story, learning from past mistakes, solving problems, finding strength in the collective human experience, surrendering to new possibilities, choosing self-empowerment over victimhood, and embracing the process of self-improvement.