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The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

Grover’s Super Solution to Self-Talk

Oct 2, 2023
28:51
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Super Grover, a character who provides tips on how to engage in kind and compassionate self-talk, helps Dr. Laurie Santos manage her feelings and perform better. They discuss the impact of self-talk on performance, resilience, and perseverance. They also explore the power of self-compassion and the importance of teaching self-compassion skills to young people.
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Quick takeaways

  • Using distanced self-talk, talking to ourselves in the second or third person, can help gain psychological distance and tackle challenges with more perspective.
  • Practicing self-compassion not only benefits individuals but also has a contagious effect, positively influencing our relationships and those around us.

Deep dives

The Power of Self-Talk for Managing Stressful Situations

Self-talk is a powerful way to coach ourselves through stressful situations. It involves using language to reflect on our lives, motivate ourselves, and make sense of our experiences. By using distanced self-talk and talking to ourselves in the second or third person, we can gain psychological distance and tackle challenges with more perspective. Research shows that utilizing self-talk effectively helps regulate emotions, reduces anxiety, and improves performance during difficult tasks.

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