The chapter explores the detrimental effects of mental chatter on happiness and well-being, contrasting it with helpful inner dialogue. Strategies like distance self-talk and distanced observer perspective are discussed to manage negative self-talk and enhance self-compassion. The importance of self-compassion in improving performance and overall well-being is emphasized, highlighting the benefits of being kind to oneself while maintaining accountability.
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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