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A Slight Change of Plans

Pushkin Hosts Celebrate World Happiness Day

Mar 20, 2024
On this World Happiness Day special, Dr Laurie Santos talks with fellow podcasters about topics ranging from quieting inner monologue, running in winter misery, to happiness lessons from a colonoscopy. Dive into strategies for managing mental chatter, the power of self-compassion, and shaping happiness through endings. Explore joyful activities, sensory experiences, and finding happiness in the journey vs. destination
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Quick takeaways

  • Recognize and control negative mental chatter for enhanced well-being and performance.
  • Practice distance self-talk and temporal distancing to reduce anxiety and improve self-kindness.

Deep dives

Understanding Mental Chatter and Inner Dialogue

Mental chatter, as described by psychologist Ethan Cross, represents negative inner dialogue, causing worry, rumination, and self-criticism. This contrasts with the adaptive nature of inner dialogue that helps in planning and understanding the world. Recognizing the distinction helps in controlling negative chatter and being kinder to oneself, enhancing well-being and performance.

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