A woman who takes her dogs on a walk at 8 a.m. every day is accusing her elderly neighbors of being ‘anti-social.’ ...

People who talk to themselves often refine their sense of who they are, strengthening their identity over time. They also become more attuned to subtle shifts in mood and motivation.

Bonfiglio’s lawsuit challenged the ordinance, which banned “excessive shouting, screaming or loud talking” by patrons and ...

Few things are as universally reviled as a loud phone conversation infringing on your personal space. (Mosquitoes and taxes, aside.) Doing it on loudspeaker is even more incendiary.

Talking to ourselves out loud using the pronoun “You” or, better yet, our first name promotes self-distancing, which then enhances our ability to regulate our thoughts, feelings, and behavior.

Talking to yourself can also play a role in regulating emotions. By expressing what you feel out loud— "I'm stressed," "this is annoying me," "I'll get through this" —you create a form of ...