Intrapersonal communication is the communication that happens within an individual. It is the inner dialogue that people have with themselves that is not usually visible to others. There are many synonyms that can be used to describe intrapersonal communication, including self-talk, inner monologue, introspection, self-reflection, and self-examination. Self-talk is perhaps the most commonly used synonym and it refers to the conversations that people have with themselves in their own minds. Inner monologue refers to the persistent, often ongoing, inner dialogue that happens within an individual. Introspection, self-reflection, and self-examination all refer to the process of looking within oneself to gain deeper insights into one's thoughts, feelings, and motivations.