When Ellie Shoja goes for a walk, she slips on her headphones and starts talking—but there’s no other voice ricocheting through the speakers. It’s merely a convenient way to disguise the fact that she ...

Do you ever talk to yourself? Not just in your head, but out loud? Researchers have extensively studied the practice of talking to yourself and have concluded it's a common practice among most people.

Whether it’s Jennifer Lawrence making fun of her appearance or Jim Gaffigan joking about his inability to stop eating, self-deprecation is often thought of as a form of humor. However, too much ...

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.

22 tips for 2022 features a daily action to help you kick-start the new year. Check out more from Life Kit. Everybody has those mean inner gremlins pointing out their flaws and talking them out of ...

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

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 ...