pep talk

Example Sentences

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He calmed his nerves, he said, by giving himself a blunt pep talk - a move typical of the man who inspired many GIFs with his trademark pointing of the finger towards his temple.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

The message is more a reminder than a pep talk.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

"I love my job but it's got to the point where you've got to give yourself a bit of a pep talk in the morning because of what might happen," she said.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

And a quick pep talk, if you need one: most neighbors are genuinely happy to meet you!

From Salon • Jan. 27, 2026

I give myself a pep talk in the mirror to remind myself I need to be strong.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman