A nascent sense of self is extremely delicate and can be corrupted by external influences like negative talk, shaming and surroundings. Even after the nascent stage has been gotten over with, the sense of self of an individual can suffer serious setbacks due to failures or any other factors. A lack of motivation is another prime reason that is responsible for the same. Knowing what positive self-talk is and engaging in it are extremely necessary skills that help children cope up with problems such as these.