Scientists have a problem studying self-love. Research abounds on self-compassion, self-esteem, self-care, and even unconditional positive self-regard. Scholars have published definitions of these ...

Positive self-talk involves having an inner dialogue that is primarily optimistic and positive. These thoughts and statements are the ones that build you up, increase your motivation, and make you ...

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 ...

It’s hard to avoid mentions of self-love these days. Social media inundates us with jargon about achieving self-love by knowing our attachment styles and “re-parenting ourselves,” while assessing ...

Self-talk, the continuous internal dialogue we maintain, is an intrinsic aspect of being human that often occurs without our conscious awareness. This internal chatter can become so routine that we ...

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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 ...