Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee BITESIZE | Use This Powerful Tool to Reduce Stress and Anxiety | Dr Ethan Kross #343
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Mar 10, 2023 
Dr. Ethan Kross is an award-winning psychologist known for his insights into how our inner voice impacts our mental and physical health. He shares the significance of our internal dialogue, highlighting how it can motivate or hinder us. Kross introduces practical techniques to manage anxiety, such as the distanced self-talk method, which helps create psychological distance during stressful moments. He also discusses the complexities of communication when sharing negative emotions and the concept of 'invisible support' to foster healthier relationships.
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Inner Voice as a Tool
- Our inner voice is a tool that can bring happiness and success when used correctly.
- However, negative self-talk ("chatter") can harm our health, relationships, and focus.
Chatter and Physical Health
- Chronic stress, often fueled by replaying negative thoughts, harms physical health.
- Ruminating keeps us in a stressed state, linked to various illnesses.
Distanced Self-Talk
- Broaden your perspective during negative self-talk by zooming out and focusing on the bigger picture.
- Use distanced self-talk, referring to yourself in the third person, like giving advice to a friend.