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Grover’s Super Solution to Self-Talk

The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

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Superhero Self-Talk for Resilience

In a study, using superhero self-talk as a motivational strategy was tested on six-year-old children facing a frustrating task. The children who used superhero personas demonstrated more perseverance and determination compared to those who used regular self-talk. This method of self-talk, inspired by superheroes, can help individuals push through tough tasks with a heroic mindset.

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