Do you often find yourself trapped in negative self-talk? Self-talk is always going on. It’s that voice in your head that provides personal performance evaluations as you cope with the challenges of ...

Positive thinking — Harness the power of optimism to help with stress management.

People who don't constantly trash-talk themselves handle stress, relationships, and overall setbacks better. If someone ...

One night I got caught in a harrowing blizzard in a remote area of the North Carolina Mountains without snow tires or four-wheel drive. I couldn’t stop or pull off the road, and my car was skidding on ...

Getting rid of negative self-talk and changing the way you view yourself isn't all that easy — we won't pretend it is. But switching over to positive thoughts, or positive self-talk, does not have to ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Talking to oneself is a trait which feels inherently human. Our inner monologs help us organize our thoughts, make decisions, ...

Talking to yourself isn’t a quirk of eccentricity, it’s a scientifically recognised cognitive tool. Research shows that self-talk can sharpen focus, speed learning, regulate emotion, and boost ...

One of my favorite YouTube videos is “Jessica’s ‘Daily Affirmation.’” In this 2009 classic, Jessica, then 4, declares what she likes into the mirror, a list that includes but is not limited to: her ...