A massive new study has pinpointed the most effective motivational technique for improving performance—and it’s incredibly easy. Simply using self-talk to tell yourself “I can do better,” has the ...

Does the hype really help? Can words really pump you up? Personally, I think words make a difference. As a writer, of course, I love and appreciate the power of words, with the right quantity and ...

Susanna Sullivan is no stranger to mental fatigue. From late August until early June, the 2:24 marathoner teaches math and science to sixth graders—which you know can be exhausting. “If a student asks ...

In a press conference recently, Dallas Mavericks point guard Kyrie Irving revealed that he uses positive self-talk to level up. For a guy whose defensive effort has fluctuated during his career, he ...

Research shows that your inner critic can boost focus and motivation if you learn how to engage with it the right way.

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...

Self-talk is the internal dialogue that people have with themselves. Most people talk to themselves to some degree, though they may not always be aware that they are doing so. Your inner dialogue can ...