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 ...

"Beliefs peppered with self-criticism can tank motivation, but turning negative self-talk into more positive language can ...

Talking to yourself isn’t just normal; it’s extremely common and often beneficial. When your self-talk is positive, it helps process thoughts, regulate emotions, motivate actions, and boost ...

The impact of self-talk extends far beyond momentary thoughts, influencing everything from daily decisions to long-term life outcomes. While casual self-criticism might seem harmless, research in ...

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 ...

We all have an inner critic. That’s not a bad thing, on its own. In fact, that little voice prodding you to finish your work before EOD and hit the gym on your way home is one of the things that keeps ...

People treat their self-criticism as though it’s part of themselves, like their eye color,” says Rachel Turow, a ...

The way we talk about lupus – to ourselves and with others – matters. Living with lupus can feel like a daily battle filled with uncertainty. Negative self-talk about this disease and its limitations ...