Positivity. Optimism. Confidence. These are the hallmarks of successful insurance sales leaders and their teams. But beneath the surface, a hidden challenge often undermines their potential: negative ...

The impact of self-talk extends far beyond momentary thoughts, influencing everything from daily decisions to long-term life outcomes. While casual self-criticism might seem harmless, research in ...

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 ...

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 ...

A 2021 study published in Scientific Reports explored how the way we talk to ourselves, either positively or negatively, impacts brain function and cognitive performance. Researchers used fMRI brain ...

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 ...

People who don't constantly trash-talk themselves handle stress, relationships, and overall setbacks better. If someone ...

Leadership isn’t just about what we say to others—it’s about what we say to ourselves. Recently, I had the pleasure of speaking with my friend Chester Elton at the Global Gurus NG100 event, where we ...

We all have an inner critic. That’s not a bad thing, on its own. In fact, that little voice prodding you to finish your work before EOD and hit the gym on your way home is one of the things that keeps ...