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Do You Talk to Yourself? Here's How to Harness Your Inner Voice | Ethan Kross | TED
Talk to yourself like you'd talk to a friend, literally, by name.
Who it's for
Kross explains 'chatter', the negative thought loops that drive rumination, and presents tools from his lab, especially distanced self-talk: coaching yourself using your own name or 'you' instead of 'I'.
Stuck in looping, self-critical thoughts→More distanced and clear-headed
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What it is
In this TED@BCG talk (recorded September 2024, about 13 minutes), psychologist Ethan Kross describes the inner voice as a useful tool for planning and self-reflection that can turn into 'chatter': repetitive worry, rumination and self-criticism that hurts focus, relationships and health.
Where to find it
Free on YouTube.
Before you start
Age: Not rated (suggested 13+)
A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds,Ralph Waldo Emerson, Essays: First Series, “Self-Reliance”
