Positive affirmations are popular in self-help, promising enhanced mood and well-being. While some studies support their benefits, evidence is limited, and over-reliance might lead to issues like ...

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 ...

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 ...

Negative self-talk, or an excessively-critical inner monologue, can keep you from reaching your goals and create a cycle of pessimism. Telling ourselves we aren't smart or productive enough to hit ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Welcome to a transformative episode of The Game Plan podcast with your hosts, Rob Lipsett and James Blackwell. In this empowering discussion, they delve deep into the power of self-talk and how it can ...

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 ...