Archive · 27 Nov 2025
Sushmita Sen shares self-talk secrets at 50
Sushmita Sen, a famous actor, recently turned 50 and shared how she talks to herself to stay strong and happy.
She says she tells herself things like 'You got this, kid' when she's feeling down and reminds herself that good moments don't last forever.
She learned this skill during the Miss Universe contest.
A therapist named Sonal Khangarot explains that talking to yourself in a kind and supportive way helps you stay calm and handle tough situations better.
It's like training your brain to be your own best friend, which makes you feel safer and more confident.
Regular practice of this can help anyone build resilience and handle stress more effectively.
Sushmita Sen shares her self-talk techniques as she turns 50, emphasizing the importance of balanced inner dialogue.
She uses phrases like 'You got this, kid' to stay grounded during setbacks and reminds herself that good moments are transient.
Sen learned this skill during the Miss Universe contest, where she realized the power of positive self-talk.
Expert Sonal Khangarot explains that balanced self-talk helps regulate emotions and is crucial during major life transitions.
Compassionate self-talk is more effective than harsh criticism, as it calms the nervous system and improves problem-solving.
- Who
- Sushmita Sen, a renowned actor, and Sonal Khangarot, a licensed rehabilitation counsellor and psychotherapist
- What
- Sushmita Sen shares her self-talk techniques and how they help in emotional regulation and resilience
- When
- As Sushmita Sen turns 50 this November
- Where
- The conversation took place with Dr. Sheen Gurrib, and the insights were shared with indianexpress.com
- Why
- To highlight the importance of balanced inner dialogue in navigating major life transitions and maintaining emotional well-being
- Actor
- Sushmita Sen
- Age
- 50
- Self-talk technique
- Balanced inner dialogue
- Expert
- Sonal Khangarot, licensed rehabilitation counsellor and psychotherapist
- Key phrase
- You got this, kid
- Transformative event
- Miss Universe contest
- Benefit of balanced self-talk
- Emotional regulation and resilience
- Psychological impact
- Calmer nervous-system activity, better problem-solving, higher motivation