Negative self-talk, surprisingly, can sharpen focus and drive. However, it’s only beneficial when it leads to self-correction ...

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 ...

Do you ever talk to yourself? Not just in your head, but out loud? Researchers have extensively studied the practice of talking to yourself and have concluded it's a common practice among most people.

Whether it’s Jennifer Lawrence making fun of her appearance or Jim Gaffigan joking about his inability to stop eating, self-deprecation is often thought of as a form of humor. However, too much ...

From an early age, we're taught the golden rule: "Treat others as you would like to be treated." The irony here? Many of us don't even treat ourselves the way we'd like to be treated. A 2023 poll ...

Self-talk is your inner voice. You might not be aware that you’re doing it, but most of us are talking to ourselves throughout the day. That conversation combines conscious thoughts with inbuilt ...

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 ...