talk to oneself

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.

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