The surprising benefits of talking out loud to yourself

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.

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