Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques

146. Stress Resets: How to Change Your Internal Dialogue to Communicate Better

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Jun 11, 2024
Jenny Taitz, a clinical psychologist and UCLA professor, dives into the crucial relationship between stress and communication. She reveals how our internal dialogue often fuels stress and offers tools to recalibrate our self-talk. Taitz introduces her G.I.V.E. framework—being Gentle, Interested, Validating, and Easy-mannered—as a pathway to better conversations. Listeners learn techniques to redirect negative thoughts and enhance empathy, ultimately transforming their interactions with themselves and others.
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ADVICE

Resetting Behavior

  • Relax your facial expression to create a landscape for more acceptance.
  • Try opposite action, approaching what you want to avoid, to shift from stress-inducing behaviors.
ADVICE

Resetting Mind and Body

  • Reset your mind by noticing when you are in "emotion mind" and try to shift to "reasonable mind."
  • Use playful techniques like singing negative thoughts to an upbeat tune to short-circuit them.
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Overthinking

  • Be aware of your beliefs about overthinking, as seeing it as helpful fuels the habit.
  • Instead of surface-level rumination, dedicate time for deeper emotional processing.
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