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Pushkin Hosts Celebrate World Happiness Day

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford

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Understanding Mental Chatter and Inner Dialogue

Inner dialogue is the self-talk in our heads that helps us make sense of the world and plan for the future. It constructs our inner narrative. However, mental chatter, as defined by Ethan Cross, is the negative aspect of inner dialogue. It includes worrying about the future, ruminating on the past, and self-criticism. While inner dialogue is adaptive, mental chatter feels negative and unpleasant.

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