With anxiety and depression rising at alarming rates, we need to create greater awareness around effective coping mechanisms to navigate the challenges that put us at risk for these conditions.

From an early age, we're taught the golden rule: "Treat others as you would like to be treated." The irony here? Many of us don't even treat ourselves the way we'd like to be treated. A 2023 poll ...

When I first received my diagnosis of colon cancer, I felt so negative. So, I started positive self-talk and it's changed my outlook for the better. Words are extremely powerful. Our inner dialogue at ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Have you ever walked by someone and stopped to compliment them on their clothes, their hairstyle, or just their overall disposition? Have you taken the time to do the same ...

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 ...

We have all heard that if you talk to yourself, you’re crazy, but that’s not always the case. According to research published by the American Psychological Association, talking to yourself in a ...

Most of us struggle with negative self-talk at one point or another, but the commonly prescribed solution — positive self-talk —often elicits eye rolls. It can't possibly be that easy to stop feeling ...

Positive self-talk is a great tool for personal growth as well as overcoming mood disorders. Positive self-talk can take the form of affirmations, internal dialogue, or prayer. You can choose the ...

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 ...

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 ...