Writing my recent book on the self attuned me to how vastly different the human self is from other animal versions. A particular feature of the human self is that it knows and experiences life as ...

A single offhand comment can feel small in the moment and heavy for days. She walks away replaying the words, scanning her actions for flaws, and wondering if she's overreacting - which only deepens ...

Many people experience a constant inner dialogue, a voice that comments, questions, or guides them through the day. This experience, known as inner speech or self-talk, can be helpful, neutral, or ...