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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. Ruminative thoughts take hold of us and overrun and ruin outer experiences. But those who are able to quieten their inner voice are happier.
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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.
Every person sometimes finds themselves listening to an unhelpful voice in their head. While learning how to harness the voice in ...
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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 perspecti...
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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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Our inner voice can sabotage us
We speak to ourselves at a rate of about 4,000 words per minute. No wonder listening to it can feel so exhausting when we ramble or rehash events.
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