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 ...

Effective self-talk can help you make resilient, nurturing choices when you're feeling uncomfortable emotions. One such time is when you're procrastinating. Many people appreciate sample language to ...

Experts have discovered the inner voices we can use to contribute to or detract from career success. The silent conversations you have with yourself can make or break your career success, and experts ...

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 ...

In J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, Gandalf, after talking to himself aloud in the presence of others, defends the practice as, “a habit of the old,” to speak to the wisest person available.

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...

From an early age, we're taught the golden rule: "Treat others as you would like to be treated." The irony here? Many of us don't even treat ourselves the way we'd like to be treated. A 2023 poll ...

You’ve probably caught yourself muttering under your breath while searching for your keys or quietly working through a ...