The chapter explores the difference between inner dialogue and mental chatter, emphasizing the importance of understanding and managing one's thoughts. Techniques like distance self-talk and temporal distancing are discussed to help individuals improve their self-talk and cultivate self-compassion. The conversation dives into strategies to shift perspectives, be kinder to oneself, and enhance performance by harnessing the power of positive internal dialogue.
The Happiness Lab’s Dr. Laurie Santos brings together other Pushkin hosts to mark the International Day of Happiness. Revisionist History’s Malcolm Gladwell talks about the benefits of the misery of running in a Canadian winter. Dr. Maya Shankar from A Slight Change of Plans talks about quieting her mental chatter. And Cautionary Tales host Tim Harford surprises everyone with the happiness lessons to be learned from a colonoscopy.
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