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The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

Pushkin Hosts Celebrate World Happiness Day

Mar 20, 2024
Malcolm Gladwell, a master storyteller and author, shares how running in a Canadian winter can actually boost happiness. Maya Shankar discusses techniques like 'distance self-talk' to quiet mental chatter and enhance well-being. Tim Harford rounds out the conversation with surprising insights on happiness lessons derived from a colonoscopy. Together, they explore the complex interplay between joy, personal growth, and the transformative power of self-compassion.
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Quick takeaways

  • Mental chatter can impact well-being, controlling it enhances performance.
  • Self-compassion counters self-criticism, fosters growth and well-being.

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The Impact of Mental Chatter on Well-being

Mental chatter, defined as negative inner dialogue, can significantly affect well-being. While inner dialogue itself can be beneficial, mental chatter, like worry and self-criticism, can be detrimental. Recognizing and controlling mental chatter can improve performance and well-being. Strategies like distance self-talk, using third person language, can help individuals be kinder to themselves and enhance overall mental well-being.

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