We all go through difficult times, make mistakes, or say the wrong thing sometimes. In these situations, our inner critic often takes over, scolding us and leaving us feeling angry, upset, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In celebration of National Erase Self-Negativity Week, Kelly welcomes back psychologist and Pilot Pen spokesperson Dr. Elizabeth ...

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 ...

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 ...

Self-talk, the continuous internal dialogue we maintain, is an intrinsic aspect of being human that often occurs without our conscious awareness. This internal chatter can become so routine that we ...

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 ...

Famously, Arnold Schwarzenegger chastised himself after winning a major bodybuilding competition. The blazing light of glory quickly faded into shame, and was seldom allowed to shine for long. Staring ...