Medically reviewed by Michael MacIntyre, MD Key Takeaways Talking to yourself is very common and can be good for you. If your ...

Positive self-talk is associated with benefits such as better physical health and greater life satisfaction. You can incorporate positive self-talk by learning to identify negative self-talk and ...

Self-talk — your inner monologue — is more important than you might imagine. Learn how to identify and change self-talk that ...

Do you talk to yourself? We mean out loud, not just under your breath or in your head — pretty much everyone does that. This habit often begins in childhood, and it can become second nature pretty ...

People who know me are well aware that I’m good at small talk. The nickname “Chatty Cathy” has been thrown around many, many times in my life, and as a reporter, I talk with strangers for a living. A ...

“Keys. Keys,” you mumble while trying to remember where the heck your car keys are. Suddenly, you spot them. Is it possible that talking aloud about the keys helped you to find them? Or when you're ...

Your support goes further this holiday season. When you buy an annual membership or give a one-time contribution, we’ll give a membership to someone who can’t afford access. It’s a simple way for you ...

Many people are conscious of an inner voice that provides a running monologue on their lives throughout the day. This inner voice, or self-talk, combining conscious thoughts and unconscious beliefs ...

Talk therapy, also called psychotherapy, is the process by which a person attends sessions with a therapist to talk through their experiences. Types of talking therapy include cognitive behavioral ...

There’s more to the age-old advice to just “talk it out” than there seems. Here’s some of the evidence that explains why it is so helpful. By Eric Ravenscraft When your car breaks down, you either ...

Wanting to have a family is a daydream for many people navigating modern dating life. But figuring out when to bring it up to a potential partner can feel tricky. The first date may be a bit too soon, ...