In J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, Gandalf, after talking to himself aloud in the presence of others, defends the practice as, “a habit of the old,” to speak to the wisest person available.

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 ...

Do you often find yourself trapped in negative self-talk? Self-talk is always going on. It’s that voice in your head that provides personal performance evaluations as you cope with the challenges of ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. George Mumford knows the secret to helping NBA athletes to play their best. He’s worked with scores of all-stars, including Michael ...

I used to be my biggest bully. Yes, I suffered daily verbal abuse, and my peers told me to kill myself. Yes, students assaulted me — I was punched, kicked, and spat on. But none of this hurt as much ...

The stereotype of the grumpy old person on greeting cards might make us smile, but the Christian who expresses negativity is not appealing. Negativity reveals a negative-focused mindset, and it can ...

Do we talk to ourselves in a positive or negative way? The way you speak to yourself, or your inner voice, is called self-talk. There is a good chance that you are doing it even if you aren't aware of ...

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 ...

Whether you are a senior executive, a startup founder, a corporate leader or serve on a board, you might still be harboring a negative self-talk habit. And if you do, chances are that you mistakenly ...

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 ...

In a recent study published in the Journal of Eating Disorders, researchers examine the impact of negative body and age talk with mental health and quality of life (QoL) outcomes in men and women.