Reflecting on past worries and anxieties can demonstrate the flexibility of using mental time travel to offer self-assistance. Personal anecdote reveals the tendency to engage in inaccurate forecasting and underestimating one's capacity to move forward from challenges. This reflection highlights the value of realizing that certain worries do not persist over time and serves as a beneficial lesson for listeners to acknowledge and learn from personal experiences.
Psychology professor Ethan Kross is an expert on the science of introspection, and the role our inner voice plays in shaping our sense of well-being. While our inner voice has a lot of benefits, it can sometimes turn negative and lead to what Ethan calls “mental chatter.” In this episode, we discuss science-based strategies for how to rein in our mental chatter so we can live happier, healthier lives.
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