Your mind can be both your fiercest ally and your toughest opponent. Research uncovers what negative self-talk might really be doing for you, and how to work with it. Have you ever noticed a voice in ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Lucy Paulise is executive coach and author of Timebox, based in Texas. How do you say no—or let go—when your inner critic won’t ...

Medically reviewed by Michael MacIntyre, MD Key Takeaways Talking to yourself is very common and can be good for you. If your ...

Positive self-talk is an internal dialogue that makes a person feel good about themselves. A person can use positive self-talk to think optimistically and feel motivated. Identifying negative ...

Your inner voice, or self-talk, is a natural cognitive tool that helps us plan and regulate emotions. While constructive self-talk boosts focus and self-regulation, excessive criticism can harm ...

Richard Brouillette, LCSW, is an online self-talk schema therapist working with entrepreneurs, creatives, and professionals who have plateaued and are trying to overcome anxiety, find fulfillment, and ...

You have the power to get through the hard times with a booster shot of positive self-talk. Self-talk is exactly what it sounds like: It’s how we talk to ourselves, our internal dialogue. When our ...

At the end of a bad day, how do you feel about yourself? The answer could indicate not only how your self-perception formed, but also how it renews, according to experimental results from a research ...

Inner speech, or self-talk, is a natural cognitive process that helps humans plan, reflect, and regulate emotions. A recent study explored how this internal dialogue, when constructive, aids ...