Why I Talk to Myself (And Why You Should Too)

Yes, I talk to myself.

No, I’m not losing it — and I think you should start doing it too.

Not to me, but to yourself.

Before you scroll away, hear me out. This little habit has helped me think more clearly, boost creativity, and never lose a great idea again.

I’ve been doing this for as long as I can remember — and it’s one of my secret weapons for creativity.

Ideas hit me at random: while driving, mid-podcast, during conversations, or when I see something that sparks a thought. If I don’t capture that idea right then, I risk losing it forever.

And trust me — I’ve lost more ideas than I care to admit because I thought I’d “remember later.”

Here’s how I make sure no idea slips away:

• I send myself text messages.

• I record voice memos — sometimes really long ones.

• I use Siri shortcuts so I can instantly capture thoughts hands-free.

If I say “Hey S” and a keyword, my phone automatically opens a message so I can voice-record and send it to myself. Later in the day, I review them:

• If the idea’s good, I file it or expand on it.

• If it’s bad… I toss it. No guilt.

I don’t just use them for business ideas — I record:

• Personal reflections

• Wins and setbacks

• Random sparks of genius

Some of my voice notes go for over an hour. At this point, it’s more than a habit — it’s a system.

There’s nothing worse than holding onto a great idea all day thinking you’ll remember it. You won’t. Life will distract you.

By the time you sit down at your desk, that idea is gone — replaced by a song, a podcast, or a phone call.

Recording your thoughts clears mental space so you can focus on the next idea without babysitting the old one.

Sure, you can talk to yourself with affirmations like:

• “I am enough.”

• “I am capable.”

• “I’ve got this.”

Those are great — but my method is more tactical. Talking out your thoughts is like decluttering your mental desktop.

Sometimes what sounds brilliant in my head sounds ridiculous when I say it out loud. That’s a good thing.

Saying your idea gives you a built-in filter:

• If it still sounds good, keep it.

• If it doesn’t, toss it without regret.

That clarity? Absolute gold.