It’s been four years since the collective trauma of the pandemic created widespread grief, anxiety and isolation, but the psychological wounds of this period have not fully healed. The American ...

In celebration of National Erase Self-Negativity Week, Kelly welcomes back psychologist and Pilot Pen spokesperson Dr. Elizabeth Scott, who shares a practical writing exercise that can help anyone ...

If you experience guilt and anxiety when you’re relaxing, you’re not alone. Productivity guilt is real, but it’s important to remember that rest isn’t a waste of time. Modern society often rewards ...

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 ...

Experts have discovered the inner voices we can use to contribute to or detract from career success. The silent conversations you have with yourself can make or break your career success, and experts ...

You can go for a healthy walk in the park, but if you are submerged in negative thoughts, you might be blind to the beauty of nature. Likewise, you can get a relaxing massage, but if you are not kind ...

We often underestimate how much our inner dialogue shapes the way we experience the world. That quiet, constant voice can either chip away at our confidence or build us into someone who feels capable ...

As a child, I realized that one person I enjoyed talking to was myself. This behavior was not encouraged, and I didn’t witness others doing it, so I assumed talking to myself was eccentric and ...

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 ...