All In The Mind What influences your inner voice? Controlling 'chatter' part two
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Mar 16, 2024 Exploring the origins of our inner voice and its impact on our thoughts and actions. Discussing the benefits of negative emotions and techniques for managing inner chatter. Exploring how cultural values influence our inner dialogue and reflecting on the historical significance of the inner voice.
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Inner Voice Mechanics
- The inner voice, crucial for reflection and thinking, uses silent language.
- All humans possess this capacity as part of their verbal working memory, though its usage varies.
Inner vs. Outer Speech
- Inner speech differs from spoken language, often appearing as soundbites or condensed thoughts.
- We can think much faster than we speak, and a single inner word can hold the meaning of a long sentence.
Inner Voice Development
- The inner voice likely develops around 18 months of age, coinciding with language development.
- Children's out-loud narration around age three demonstrates early self-control practice and internalization of parental instruction.