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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 ...

Negative self-talk, or the experience of your inner monologue being hyper-critical, can erode your confidence. And, usually, whatever you're worried about doesn't actually come to pass, says Judy Ho, ...

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.

You know that feeling. They call your name, and you stand up to deliver an important investor presentation, sales pitch, keynote, or interview. Suddenly you feel that shot of adrenaline. Some of us ...

You can go for a healthy walk in the park, but if you are submerged in negative thoughts, you might be blind to the beauty of nature. Likewise, you can get a relaxing massage, but if you are not kind ...

Experts have discovered the inner voices we can use to contribute to or detract from career success. The silent conversations you have with yourself can make or break your career success, and experts ...

Weight loss is one of the most common health and appearance-related goals. We are a developmental psychologist and a social psychologist who together wrote a forthcoming book, “Beyond Body Positive: A ...