Chatter: The Voice Inside Our Head an Interview with Ethan Kross #273

Published: April 13, 2021, 7:01 a.m.

\u201cThe secret to managing our self-talk well is using combinations of tools.\u201d \u2013 Ethan Kross

Some of the most important conversations we ever have are with ourselves. In this episode, Brian interviews Ethan Kross about his book, \u201cChatter.\u201d Ethan explains why we all have an inner voice and how we can learn to harness it to live a healthier, more satisfying and more productive life. Topics discussed include: distance self-talk, temporal distancing, the power and peril of other people, invisible support and the Nadal Principle.

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YOU WILL LEARN:

  • Why we can lose perspective when trying to solve a problem.
  • Why small shifts in how we think can make a huge difference.
  • Which tools we can use to rein in our mental chatter.

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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

\u201cChatter,\u201d By Ethan Kross

Episode 40, Getting Caught Talking to Yourself

\u201cWhat to Say When You Talk to Yourself,\u201d by Shad Helmstetter

\u201cMan\u2019s Search for Meaning,\u201d Viktor E. Frankl

\u201cThe Energy Bus,\u201d by Jon Gordon

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INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

\u201cLanguage can be our friend.\u201d \u2013 Ethan Kross

\u201cSometimes it's just a gentle nudge to think differently that can make a difference.\u201d \u2013 Ethan Kross

\u201cWe can often give advice to others better than we can follow that advice ourselves. So other people are in a prime position to help us work through our chatter.\u201d \u2013 Ethan Kross

\u201cWhen you're struggling with chatter, be very deliberate about who you seek out support from.\u201d \u2013 Ethan Kross

\u201cThere are things we can do in the world around us that influence the things happening between our ears.\u201d \u2013 Ethan Kross

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