Many of us struggle with perfectionism, always aiming to be flawless in the eyes of others and ourselves. But this journey for "perfect" can easily turn into harsh self-criticism if not dealt with.

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 ...

That little voice inside your head? It’s so much more powerful than you think. Whether it’s hyping you up for a big ...

People tend to use first-person self-talk far more often than distanced self-talk, but when they take a step back and address themselves by name, it can subtly improve how they feel, particularly in ...

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Recently, I explored how communication habits can impact the confidence you feel and the confidence that others perceive. However, how you communicate with others isn’t the only piece of the ...

Learning how to get better at small talk might not seem like much of a conversational superpower. Arguably everyone’s least favorite part of socializing, surface-level chitchat can be awkward, ...

In practical terms, if you know you have an important moment coming up and feel tense about it, shifting to a more distanced style of inner speech may help you stay grounded. For example: This slight ...

You’ve probably heard it before: Communication is key to healthy relationships. But that can be wayyyy harder than it sounds if your partner is super resistant to talking about how they are feeling—or ...