SANDRA ASKS: At parties, I find myself wanting to talk to someone who’s already ... waiting for a break in their conversation; politely interrupt and briefly speak to one or both; or just ...

This inner voice, or self-talk, combining conscious thoughts and unconscious beliefs and biases, provides a way for the brain to interpret and process daily experiences. Our self-talk can be ...

I am someone who hates to offend anyone. I didn’t know how to politely say, “It doesn’t work like that,” and didn’t want them to feel bad, so I just said “thanks.” A couple of dishes ...