A Slight Change of Plans Pushkin Hosts Celebrate World Happiness Day
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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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Mental Chatter vs. Inner Dialogue
- Mental chatter, the negative inner dialogue, erodes happiness.
- It's important to distinguish between regular inner dialogue and negative chatter.
Distanced Self-Talk
- Use distanced self-talk (using your name and second/third person) to manage chatter.
- This creates psychological distance, like advice from a mentor.
Malala and Beyoncé's Self-Talk
- Malala Yousafzai used distanced self-talk.
- Beyoncé uses a similar strategy with her 'Sasha Fierce' persona.