The Mel Robbins Podcast How to Stop Negative Thoughts & Reset Your Mind for Positive Thinking
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May 8, 2025 
In a captivating chat, Ethan Kross, a renowned neuroscientist and award-winning psychologist, shares cutting-edge insights into transforming negative self-talk into a positive force. He discusses practical strategies to combat negativity bias and offers tools like expressive writing and distance self-talk to manage anxiety. Kross emphasizes the healing powers of nature and human connection and introduces rituals that foster emotional clarity. Listeners will learn to coach themselves to enhance resilience, reshaping their internal dialogue for a brighter mindset.
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Functions of Inner Voice
- Our inner voice silently uses language to reflect on our lives and navigate our world.
- It serves four key functions: memory aid, planning, self-control, and making meaning of experiences.
Use Distanced Self-Talk
- Use distanced self-talk by addressing yourself in the second or third person to coach yourself.
- This shifts your mindset to advising mode and reduces negative self-criticism.
Use Rituals to Gain Control
- Create rituals and impose order on your environment to gain a sense of control when overwhelmed.
- Organizing your surroundings compensates for the lack of internal control and eases negative chatter.
