Mental chatter significantly undermines happiness. This concept, defined by psychologist Ethan Cross, outlines that while inner dialogue is essential for processing experiences and planning, it can easily shift to negative patterns. Such negative mental chatter encompasses worries about the future, rumination on past mistakes, and self-criticism. Mindfully managing this inner voice is crucial in fostering a healthier mental state.
The Happiness Lab’s Dr. Laurie Santos brings together other Pushkin hosts to mark the International Day of Happiness. Revisionist History’s Malcolm Gladwell talks about the benefits of the misery of running in a Canadian winter. Dr. Maya Shankar from A Slight Change of Plans talks about quieting her mental chatter. And Cautionary Tales host Tim Harford surprises everyone with the happiness lessons to be learned from a colonoscopy.
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