Mental Chatter: Understanding the Impact of Inner Dialogue

Understanding the difference between inner dialogue and mental chatter is crucial. Inner dialogue, a self-talk that helps us navigate life, can turn negative, leading to worry, rumination, and self-criticism. Chatter, the negative aspect, affects performance negatively and brings anxiety. Psychologist Ethan Cross suggests strategies like distance self-talk, using third-person pronouns, to control chatter effectively, promoting kindness and productivity in self-talk.