Is your glass half-empty or half-full? How you answer this age-old question about positive thinking may reflect your outlook on life, your attitude toward yourself, and whether you're optimistic or ...

Positive self-talk is a great tool for personal growth, as well as overcoming mood disorders. It can take the form of affirmations, internal dialogue or prayer. You can choose the method that works ...

Self-affirmation theory was proposed by psychologist Claude Steele in the late 1980s and remains popular today. The theory suggests we have a deep desire to craft a personal narrative that we are ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kara Dennison writes about careers, leadership, and the job market. More than 70% of professionals experience imposter syndrome or ...

Positive self-talk is a great tool for personal growth as well as overcoming mood disorders. Positive self-talk can take the form of affirmations, internal dialogue or prayer. You can choose the ...

What are your inner voices saying? You know, the ones. Some days they sound like the paternal Obi-Wan Kenobi booming: "You Can Do It." Other days the self talk takes on the tone of a whiny child: "I ...

The way you talk to yourself can help you survive or thrive. Source: Photo by Rendiansyah Nugroho on Unsplash One night I got caught in a harrowing blizzard in a remote area of the North Carolina ...

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 ...

Scroll through social media and you'll quickly encounter phrases like "I am worthy" or "I choose happiness". The tantalizing promise is: repeat these positive affirmations often enough and you'll be ...