Just a few tiny changes in how you talk to yourself can make all the difference.

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

I help my clients and support them identify their needs and wants. I help them to avoid negative self-talk, celebrate accomplishments, set realistic goals, and practice self-care to help build ...

When anxiety strikes, self-awareness can morph into toxic rumination. Here's how it can deepen your crisis instead of helping ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...