Dr. Ethan Kross, an award-winning professor at the University of Michigan and a leading expert on emotion regulation, dives into the complexities of our inner dialogue. He explores how our emotions shape physical health and relationships, and why even negative emotions can be beneficial. Kross discusses the significance of metacognition, the impact of environmental stressors, and the science behind emotional regulation. Listeners learn practical strategies to shift their emotions and break free from toxic psychological patterns, fostering greater emotional fitness.
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Internal Chatter
Internal chatter, the inner voice, is a multipurpose mental tool used for tasks like remembering grocery lists and rehearsing speeches.
This inner voice can become chatter, negative thought loops hindering thinking, relationships, and health.
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Emotions as Tools
Emotions are tools that aid in navigating circumstances, triggered by events judged as meaningful.
They involve coordinated responses in our bodies, behaviors, and brains, designed to help us but sometimes become dysfunctional.
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Metacognition and Feelings
Humans can think about their thinking (metacognition) and analyze emotions, unlike other species.
Feelings are the conscious awareness of emotions, while emotions encompass broader bodily and cognitive responses.
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Wayne Dyers "Shift" erforscht die Prinzipien des Loslassens und der Akzeptanz, um Krisen zu meistern. Das Buch betont die Bedeutung innerer Ruhe und Selbstfindung als Schlüssel zur Bewältigung von Herausforderungen. Dyer verbindet psychologische Erkenntnisse mit spirituellen Weisheiten, um den Lesern Werkzeuge an die Hand zu geben, um ihr Leben positiv zu verändern. Der Fokus liegt auf der Transformation des eigenen Denkens und Handelns, um innere Freiheit und Zufriedenheit zu erlangen. Das Buch bietet praktische Übungen und Reflexionsfragen, um den Leser auf seinem Weg zur persönlichen Entwicklung zu begleiten.
Chatter
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.
The human mind has an innate superpower to perceive a wide range of emotions. However, many people lack the understanding of what their emotions actually are or how to manage them. Learning how to manage our emotions can have numerous benefits on our physical health, relationships, careers, and so much more. On this episode of The Model Health Show, our guest is psychologist and professor, Dr. Ethan Kross. He is one of the world’s leading experts on emotion regulation, and today you’re going to learn the science and strategies for better emotional fitness. You’re going to learn why all emotions, even the ones we perceive as bad, can serve as a useful tool. You’ll hear how your emotions can impact all other aspects of your life, what it means to shift your emotions, and powerful ways to break toxic psychological patterns. Emotion regulation is something we can all strive to improve; I hope you enjoy this interview with Dr. Ethan Kross!
In this episode you’ll discover:
What internal chatter is and how it works.
The dark side of having an inner voice that can undermine our health.
What emotions are and the fascinating science of when they begin.
How our emotions can manifest physical symptoms.
The importance of understanding how to manage your emotions.
How often most people are experiencing emotions.
The weird history of emotion regulation.
How emotions and feelings differ.
What metacognition is.
The truth about controlling your emotions.
How to become emotionally fit.
Why all emotions are a useful tool.
How your ability to manage your emotions affects other aspects of your life.
The importance of recognizing negative emotional loops.
Why emotions are akin to a fingerprint.
What it means to shift your emotions.
How changing your environment can shift your mood.
Why learning emotion regulation is a lifelong process.
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