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 ...

Your brain’s job is to keep you alive in an uncertain world filled with saber-toothed tigers, woolly mammoths, and snakes. It does its best to scan the immediate future for these potential traps and ...

Being caught in a cycle of negative thinking can diminish not only one’s energy levels, but also the ability to make clear decisions. Thankfully, as the members of Forbes Coaches Council know, there ...

Your co-worker surprised you with a chocolate chip cookie, but a teammate took a dig at your report. As the day goes on, you’re more likely to dwell on the criticism than the act of kindness. Negative ...

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 ...