Researchers say that the act of talking to yourself — self-talk or self-directed talk — is a common and normal behavior at any age. It may help people find mislaid items and understand instructions, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Everybody has those inner gremlins talking to them, bringing up the worst thoughts, second-guessing their instincts and being generally unkind. Where exactly do those critical voices come from? And ...

When you’re on the spot, be it during a job interview, a big presentation at work, or a midterm exam, how do you respond? Do you start to sweat and shake? Do you have trouble forming sentences? Or are ...

Your self-talk and self-esteem go hand in hand. Inner conversations can play a positive role in how we feel about ourselves and interact with the world. By mastering positive self-talk, you can shape ...

Many people are conscious of an inner voice that provides a running monologue on their lives throughout the day. This inner voice, or self-talk, combining conscious thoughts and unconscious beliefs ...

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 ...