It seems, it turns out, that those pep talks in the mirror and zoftig reminders under the discount sauce in the grocery store are not just quirks they’re a supercharge device for upgrading brains and ...

Have you ever stood in front of a mirror, gazed into your own eyes and described what you see? This simple act — though often overlooked — can be a transformative experience that reshapes how you ...

Have you ever caught yourself mumbling to yourself in the kitchen, rehashing an imaginary conversation in the shower, or cheering yourself on out loud when faced with a challenge? Rest assured, you’re ...

Turns out, that inner dialogue could be one of your most powerful wellness tools. I’ve been talking to myself out loud since I was a young girl—at home, on the playground, at the grocery store, you ...

We all look in the mirror: Good hair day? Another wrinkle? Need to give yourself a pep talk? But there’s more to be seen in the mirror, and that can be enlightening and/or scary. Do you dare to take a ...

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 ...

Everyone has a few comforting quirks that they only indulge in behind closed doors. For some, it’s lying on the floor to relax. For others, it’s talking to themselves out loud. These unhinged habits ...

Annie Murphy Paul is the author of the forthcoming book Brilliant: The New Science of Smart. In the privacy of our minds, we all talk to ourselves — an inner monologue that might seem rather pointless ...

Do you ever find yourself talking to yourself out loud while tidying up, cooking, or even thinking? If so, rest assured: it's neither strange nor worrisome. On the contrary, this habit can be ...