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 ...

How Negative Self-Talk Wreaks Havoc on Our Lives. Source: PeopleImages / GettyImages We all talk to ourselves. Self-talk is what separates us from other species and leads us to the top of the food ...

Want to stay current with Arthur’s writing? Sign up to get an email every time a new column comes out. Ample evidence exists to show that a lack of such self-sufficiency is very bad for you. Scholars ...

Cultivating self-compassion can actually help you cope better with life’s struggles. By Christina Caron If a friend is struggling with a big challenge or feels defeated, it’s usually our first ...

Are your beliefs keeping you from reaching the success you deserve? Here’s how to transform them. Many people come to therapy with deeply ingrained beliefs they’ve held for years. They often say ...

People who can delay gratification and master their impulses thrive in life. And experts say that you can learn skills to rein in bad habits. By Christina Caron We tend to respect and even idolize ...

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Learning how to get better at small talk might not seem like much of a conversational superpower. Arguably everyone’s least favorite part of socializing, surface-level chitchat can be awkward, ...

I was going to write about improvisation and education this month, but that all went out the window when schools started closing their doors. Parents are trying to work from home while teaching their ...