We all have an inner voice that comments on what we are doing, for better or for worse. Psychologists refer to this inner dialogue as self-talk. You are always going to engage in self-talk, but it ...

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 ...

Whether we are aware of it or not, we talk to ourselves all day long. Our alarm rings in the morning and we think, “It’s time to get up” or “I’m still sleepy” or “Wow, that alarm is annoying." We talk ...

The best leaders learn how to use the power of positive self-talk to change their behavior and build trust. What’s the voice inside your head saying? Most of us have an inner dialogue, that little ...

Recently, I explored how communication habits can impact the confidence you feel and the confidence that others perceive. However, how you communicate with others isn’t the only piece of the ...

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 ...

What is generally known about “self-talk” as compared and contrasted with divine inspiration is quickly and easily summarized by artificial intelligence: “The reliable difference between self-talk and ...

Have you heard the expression “new year, new you”? It probably started as a marketing ploy to get us to buy something to inevitably improve our lives. While it’s good to seek improvement, being ...