Ever wondered what your inner monologue looks like — and how it compares to others? Here’s a science-inspired way to find out. Psychological research shows that inner speech is highly variable. For ...

When your inner voice is always mean to you, it can shape how you see yourself and what you believe you're capable of.

The Apple co-founder on why vision and intuition matter more than input or opinions.

I recently conducted two workshops on the ever-persistent topic of the inner critic, which reminded me how many of us live with this loud and dominating inner voice. My work with the inner critic only ...

When did humans realize we've been talking to ourselves from the beginning of time? Bicameral Mentality: Some theories, like Julian Jaynes's theory of bicameral mentality, suggest that early humans ...

You don’t have to look far to find your critical inner voice. It’s there when you go to a job interview: “Why are you wasting your time? The other applicants are more qualified for this job.” It’s ...

Positive phrases can interrupt negative thinking, ease stress, and support a steadier path forward with bipolar disorder. Words — whether spoken or thought — carry incredible weight. They are capable ...

Do you ever hear a voice in your mind? Maybe it’s reminding you to pick up groceries on your way home, or berating you for forgetting your friend’s birthday, or rehearsing a conversation you’re about ...

A distraught and misguided client reached out to me recently, attempting to understand why her high-pressure decision was, in hindsight, a glaringly wrong one. I asked her why she made the choice she ...