With anxiety and depression rising at alarming rates, we need to create greater awareness around effective coping mechanisms to navigate the challenges that put us at risk for these conditions.

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 ...

Did you know your brain cannot differentiate between reality and imagination? Don’t believe me? Think of a pink elephant with a white ribbon on its head in the corner of the room. You saw the ribbon ...

I am a late bloomer. Many say I fulfilled my potential much later in life than expected. It took years for me to find my stride and to learn how to become who I wanted to be. Other WRAL Top Stories ...

Based on counseling many adult children over the years, their self-talk either crafts the blueprint for their success or creates barriers that impede their progress in life. Self-defeating thoughts, ...

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 ...

Many of us struggle with perfectionism, always aiming to be flawless in the eyes of others and ourselves. But this journey for "perfect" can easily turn into harsh self-criticism if not dealt with.

Zach Zimmerman’s début album, which featured a trio of Billboard-charting singles (“You’re Ugly,” “You’re Not Talented,” and the ballad “You’re Completely Devoid of Value and Worth”), introduced the ...

When we see someone talking to themselves in public, it’s easy to pass quick judgments. People may be embarrassed to be caught talking to themselves, but it’s completely normal. In fact, there are ...

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 ...