According to transactional analysis, much of what we do and say in our daily lives is based on scripts that most people heard repeatedly as children.

Transactional analysis theory suggests that our early experiences shape the scripts or patterns of behavior that we develop in adulthood. These scripts include things like what we say to ourselves, how we react to certain situations, and how we relate to others. By recognizing and understanding our scripts, we can work to change them and develop healthier, more positive patterns of behavior.