That little voice in your head – or sometimes the one that escapes your lips – is a constant companion. Self-talk, the act of internally or externally verbalizing thoughts, has often been stigmatized ...

Sleep is often considered a peaceful respite from the chaos of daily life, a time when the mind and body can rest and rejuvenate. However, not everyone experiences uninterrupted silence during their ...

In an earlier post, I described ways of improving conversations with people who talk too much—from the perspective of the beleaguered listeners. I received many comments from people who believed they ...

People tend to use first-person self-talk far more often than distanced self-talk, but when they take a step back and address themselves by name, it can subtly improve how they feel, particularly in ...

Ever wonder why your child seems to have the most to say right before bed? If your evenings are filled with chatter, you’re definitely not the only one. Kids often become more talkative at night, and ...

Talking while driving is widely recognized as a major source of distraction, but the specific ways conversation interferes with the earliest stages of visual processing have remained largely unclear.