Our brains can trick us into thinking ill of ourselves. Self-compassion can squash those thoughts and lead the way to ...

Positive thinking — Harness the power of optimism to help with stress management.

Negative self-talk, or the experience of your inner monologue being hyper-critical, can erode your confidence. And, usually, whatever you're worried about doesn't actually come to pass, says Judy Ho, ...

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 ...

Positive thinking does not mean ignoring difficulties; it means approaching challenges with a constructive mindset. Students ...

Teens can overcome exam stress and negative self-talk by building confidence through preparation.

Most of us have a voice that plays in our heads as we move through the day—a running internal narration of our lives. If you pause and truly reflect on that inner voice, how does it tend to speak? Is ...

NEW YORK (AP) — When we make mistakes at work, it can lead to a cycle of negative thinking. The damaging thoughts swirl: “I’m an impostor.” “I’m not smart enough.” “I’m failing at my job.” Feeling ...