Most of us understand the power of positive thinking and do our best to avoid overtly negative self-talk, like telling ...

With the start of a brand new year, chances are you are probably setting new goals and starting new habits. Developing a ...

In J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, Gandalf, after talking to himself aloud in the presence of others, defends the practice as, “a habit of the old,” to speak to the wisest person available.

Positivity. Optimism. Confidence. These are the hallmarks of successful insurance sales leaders and their teams. But beneath the surface, a hidden challenge often undermines their potential: negative ...

It’s been four years since the collective trauma of the pandemic created widespread grief, anxiety and isolation, but the psychological wounds of this period have not fully healed. The American ...

The impact of self-talk extends far beyond momentary thoughts, influencing everything from daily decisions to long-term life outcomes. While casual self-criticism might seem harmless, research in ...

How Negative Self-Talk Wreaks Havoc on Our Lives. Source: PeopleImages / GettyImages We all talk to ourselves. Self-talk is what separates us from other species and leads us to the top of the food ...

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...

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 ...

We all have an inner critic. That’s not a bad thing, on its own. In fact, that little voice prodding you to finish your work before EOD and hit the gym on your way home is one of the things that keeps ...