Talking aloud to yourself has been shown to improve cognitive functioning, problem-solving, performance, memory, and self-control.

Almost everyone keeps up some type of dialogue with themselves. It’s completely natural. Per WebMD, for about 25% of people, this dialogue occurs out loud. Many people have a negative view of people ...

When Ellie Shoja goes for a walk, she slips on her headphones and starts talking—but there’s no other voice ricocheting through the speakers. It’s merely a convenient way to disguise the fact that she ...

Do you ever find yourself talking to yourself out loud while tidying up, cooking, or even thinking? If so, rest assured: it's neither strange nor worrisome. On the contrary, this habit can be ...

Talking to yourself out loud is more common than you might think. Whether at home, walking down the street, or facing a challenge, many people are surprised to hear themselves speak as if someone else ...

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 ...

Add DMNews to your Google News feed. Have you ever caught yourself muttering your thoughts under your breath, or even had an entire conversation with yourself while making coffee in the morning? It ...