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Introspection can be harmful
According to research, engaging in introspection can do significantly more harm than good. Our thoughts don't save us from ourselves but can lead to grave consequences.
It does not mean that we should avoid and repress our thoughts. Instead, we should take a step back and get some perspective to avoid getting overwhelmed.
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Internal monologue
Your internal monologue shapes your mental wellbeing. The silent conversations people have with themselves influence how they live their lives.
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Too much self talk
According to one study, we talk to ourselves at 4,000 words per minute. (By comparison, 6,000 spoken words, such as the state of the Union Address, lasts more than an hour.) No wonder that listening to it can be exhausting!
It can also be self-sabotaging. R...
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Techniques to dial down chatter
- Venting to friends does more harm than good because it pushes away those you need most.
- Distanced self-talk - speaking to yourself in the second or third person - helps to gain emotional perspective "Rachel, you should calm down, it is not the en...
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