By Priyanjana Pramanik, MSc. Reviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc. Nov 9 2025 People tend to use first-person self-talk far more often than distanced self-talk, but when they take a step back and address themselves by name, it can subtly improve how they feel, particularly in moments of preparation or anticipation. Study: The frequency, form, and function of self-talk in everyday life . Image Credit: Hitdelight / Shutterstock In a recent article in the journal  Scientific Reports , researchers