Very few thinking styles are always beneficial or always harmful. The key is to be flexible and choose the approach most suited to your situation.

Working on self-awareness can help you realistically assess your strengths and weaknesses. Try to avoid blaming outside factors for negative outcomes. You can accept feedback and be open to ...

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 ...

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 ...

Educators know how powerful words can be, especially in our classrooms. Self-talk can bring about positivity and productivity. This positive self-talk doesn’t always happen naturally, but it can be ...

When we see someone talking to themselves in public, it’s easy to pass quick judgments. People may be embarrassed to be caught talking to themselves, but it’s completely normal. In fact, there are ...

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 ...

Case Kenny, viral podcast host and author of “The Opposite of Settling,” joins TODAY to discuss how to practice mindfulness and reframe your thoughts to harness optimism. Video shows attack on Ilhan ...

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, ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Improved self-esteem and motivation. Positive discipline encourages children through clear expectations combined with emotional ...