Inner Conversations: Shaping Reality Through Self-Talk
As your morning alarm blares, you grumble, “Why on earth did I set it so early?” While brushing your teeth, the thought crosses your mind, “I really need a haircut... but maybe not?” You rush out the door, reach for your keys, and then realize they’re missing. Frustrated, you can't help but exclaim, “I can’t do anything right!” — and just then, you catch sight of your neighbor. It’s always a bit awkward getting caught talking to yourself, given that some view it as a sign of being unhinged. Yet, decades of psychological research reveal that talking to yourself is completely normal. In fact, nearly all of us engage in some form of self-talk daily. So, what drives this internal chatter, and does it hold significance?