talk to oneself

Meanings:

• 1.

  Globalneutral
  • To speak aloud to oneself, either aloud or under one's breath, when thinking through ideas, rehearsing, or reflecting.
  • To verbalize one's thoughts without addressing another person, often as a cognitive or emotional aid.

• 2.

  Globalinformalpsychological
  • To engage in an internal dialogue or self-directed speech used for problem solving, motivation, or self-regulation.
  • To produce audible or private monologues that help organize thought or behavior.