I think we are living in a time where everyone is being encouraged to vocalize all of the things that are happening in their minds. You want to strike the balance, right? If you just skip to motion mode altogether? That often comes across as patronizing and uncaring. So what I love about this science is there's like a double whammy benefit. It allows people to be much more deliberate about who they call when they're struggling with chatter.
For Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re revisiting some of our favorite conversations with scientists about how to live healthier, happier lives.
Psychology professor Ethan Kross is an expert on the science of introspection and the role our inner voice plays in shaping our decisions and 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, including an exercise in mental time travel.
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