Ethan Kross, an award-winning professor and expert on the conscious mind, shares intriguing insights from his book, Chatter. He discusses how internal chatter often arises from uncertainty and the lack of control in our lives. Kross introduces three main tools for managing this chatter, including distance self-talk, temporal distancing, and expressive writing. He emphasizes the transformative power of writing to gain clarity and highlights practical techniques to master thoughts, especially in stressful situations, providing listeners with valuable strategies for emotional well-being.
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insights INSIGHT
The Two Wolves Within
We often struggle between positive and negative forces within us.
Negative emotions, like anxiety, can be useful in small doses, motivating us.
volunteer_activism ADVICE
Emotional Toolkit
Use various tools for managing emotions, like mindfulness and cognitive techniques.
Avoid limiting yourself to a single approach, as different tools suit different situations.
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Needs in Conversations
Effective conversations about struggles address both emotional and cognitive needs.
Venting emotions alone can strengthen bonds but may not reduce upset feelings.
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The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It
Ethan Kross
In *Chatter*, Ethan Kross delves into the silent conversations we have with ourselves, examining how these internal dialogues shape our lives, work, and relationships. Kross, drawing from his own lab research and real-world case studies, explains how negative self-talk (referred to as 'chatter') can have detrimental effects on our health, mood, and social connections. However, he also provides tools and strategies to manage and harness this inner voice positively. These tools include techniques such as zooming out to gain perspective, using the second person to increase psychological distance, and leveraging the power of nature and placebos. The book is a comprehensive guide on how to transform negative self-talk into a constructive and supportive inner voice.
Ethan Kross is one of the world’s leading experts on controlling the conscious mind. He is an award-winning professor at the University of Michigan and the Ross School of Business and also the Director of the Emotion & Self Control Laboratory. In addition to countless television appearances, Ethan’s research has been featured in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and many others.
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