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 ...

In Laura's session we began to explore new ways of relating to her sabotaging gremlin. She was clear that her negative self-talk was causing stress, and limiting her thinking and potential. Here are ...

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 ...

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That relentless inner critic never seems to take a break. Whether it’s questioning your abilities, replaying embarrassing moments, or predicting worst-case scenarios, negative self-talk can hijack ...

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 ...

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 ...

Negativity from another person is bad enough, but when it comes from your own head, that's rough. Self-talk is what you say to yourself, in your head. It is the monologue running through your mind as ...

For generations, people have debated whether a glass is half empty or half full. The response that you give often indicates ...

What is generally known about “self-talk” as compared and contrasted with divine inspiration is quickly and easily summarized by artificial intelligence: “The reliable difference between self-talk and ...

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 ...