Talking to yourself is very common and can be good for you. If your self-talk is positive, it can help you feel better and ...

"Talking out loud helps us make sense of situations," one expert says.

Positive self-talk involves having an inner dialogue that is primarily optimistic and positive. These thoughts and statements are the ones that build you up, increase your motivation, and make you ...

Negativity from another person is bad enough, but when it comes from your own head, that's rough. Self-talk is what you say to yourself, in your head. It is the monologue running through your mind as ...

You talk to yourself while problem-solving, planning, or navigating daily tasks. Maybe you narrate your actions aloud or hold full conversations with yourself. People might think this is odd. Research ...

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 ...

When you put yourself down, your mind believes what you say—that you are inadequate, flawed, incompetent, destined to fail, ...

Turns out, that inner dialogue could be one of your most powerful wellness tools.

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 ...

Negative self-talk, or an excessively-critical inner monologue, can keep you from reaching your goals and create a cycle of pessimism. Telling ourselves we aren't smart or productive enough to hit ...

When we see someone talking to themselves in public, it’s easy to pass quick judgments. People may be embarrassed to be caught talking to themselves, but it’s completely normal. In fact, there are ...