The One You Feed Ethan Kross on How to Harness the Chatter in Your Head
Dec 10, 2021
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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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.
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.
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.
