Emotional self-harm refers to negative thoughts that damage someone’s self-esteem and mental health. This can manifest in overly critical self-talk or ruminating on past mistakes. Although the term ...

That little voice in your head – or sometimes the one that escapes your lips – is a constant companion. Self-talk, the act of internally or externally verbalizing thoughts, has often been stigmatized ...

Many of us use self-talk to inspire and improve ourselves. Yet the typically harsh, punishing approach often backfires (for example, Loser!). Research has repeatedly linked self-criticism to various ...

It’s been four years since the collective trauma of the pandemic created widespread grief, anxiety and isolation, but the psychological wounds of this period have not fully healed. The American ...

You can alter your reality for the better by changing the way you speak to yourself. Many of us struggle with perfectionism, always aiming to be flawless in the eyes of others and ourselves. But this ...

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 ...

Self-loathing describes a constant belief or feeling of worthlessness, failure, inadequacy, and incompetence. People may feel they are not good enough and undeserving of anything good in life. Having ...

When we see someone talking to themselves in public, it’s easy to pass quick judgments. People may be embarrassed to be caught talking to themselves, but it’s completely normal. In fact, there are ...

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 ...

Ample research has connected regular exercise with mental health benefits—for example, a study in The Lancet notes that those who work out consistently had fewer days of poor mental health compared to ...