We're better at giving advice to other people than following our own. We have trouble following the more effective pieces when we, when we think about them. There are lots of different psychological tools people can use to shift their perspective and get them to think about their problems like they were weighing in on some one else's problems. When you do that, you often find less chatter,. more objective thinking, what we might even call wiser reasoning, about about issues that were facing.
Psychology professor Ethan Kross is an expert on the science of introspection, and the role our inner voice plays in shaping our sense of well-being. While our inner voice has a lot of benefits, it can sometimes turn negative and lead to what Ethan calls “mental chatter.” In this episode, we discuss science-based strategies for how to rein in our mental chatter so we can live happier, healthier lives.
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