Often, rather than obsessively pursuing glory, perfectionists waver between what they want and what they should want, a ...

If you experience guilt and anxiety when you’re relaxing, you’re not alone. Productivity guilt is real, but it’s important to remember that rest isn’t a waste of time. Modern society often rewards ...

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 ...

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 ...

How Negative Self-Talk Wreaks Havoc on Our Lives. Source: PeopleImages / GettyImages We all talk to ourselves. Self-talk is what separates us from other species and leads us to the top of the food ...

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 ...

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 ...

Talking to yourself isn’t just normal; it’s extremely common and often beneficial. When your self-talk is positive, it helps process thoughts, regulate emotions, motivate actions, and boost ...