In practical terms, if you know you have an important moment coming up and feel tense about it, shifting to a more distanced style of inner speech may help you stay grounded. For example: This slight ...

During times of distress or when you're reminiscing about painful experiences from your past, talking to yourself in the third person—by using non-first-person pronouns or your own name—can help you ...

Third-person self-talk boosted mood before tasks or performances Few people used it naturally — but when they did, it worked The effect was small yet consistent, showing how language shapes emotion In ...

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 ...

Former President Donald Trump is a big fan of speaking in third person in his speeches. Illustration: Jianan Liu/HuffPost; Photo: Getty Images There are a number of famous third-person talkers in the ...

Talking to yourself isn’t a quirk of eccentricity, it’s a scientifically recognised cognitive tool. Research shows that ...

I am going to try a magic trick. This column is going to try to meld four things — Rickey Henderson, a barista, my trainer and Adelaide Bry (mother of my wife). Pick a card, any card. Henderson died a ...

Talking to yourself isn’t just normal; it’s extremely common and often beneficial. When your self-talk is positive, it helps process thoughts, regulate emotions, motivate actions, and boost ...

You may regularly contribute to a group text and look forward to Friday night dinner conversations with a pal or partner. However, you may find the most regular person you talk to is yourself. You may ...

There are a number of famous third-person talkers in the universe right now: First and foremost, we have former President Donald Trump, a man who slips into third person so often, you’d think he was ...

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 ...