Todd Is Prone to Negative Self-Talk, Always Putting Himself Down

Multiple Choice

Todd is prone to negative self-talk, always putting himself down. Which of the following would be the most helpful line he could say to himself to correct this tendency should something not go his way?

A) "This was your first attempt; you will do better next time with more practice."
B) "I am awesome."
C) "You're a failure, and your only way not to be is to work even harder."
D) "People love me no matter what I do."