The surprising benefits of talking out loud to yourself

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The surprising benefits of talking out loud to yourself By Angela Haupt Editor, Health and Wellness Do you keep yourself company—or pump yourself up—by talking out loud? "External self-talk," as it's commonly called, is totally normal, even if talking your own ear off might garner some funny looks. I asked researchers who's most likely to do it and why, and found out about the surprising benefits it might spark. READ MORE Share This Story

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