![]() ![]() Kross defines "chatter" as "the cyclical negative thoughts and emotions that turn our singular capacity for introspection into a curse rather than a blessing." He explains that these negative thoughts can impact performance, decision making and behaviors - but all is not lost! The author assures us that there are ways to control this inner voice, and even ways we can use it to benefit us, stating, "the key to beating chatter isn't to stop talking to yourself. His presentation is easy to grasp but never condescending, and his thoughtful inclusion of anecdotes of his own and from others guards against making readers feel intellectually or emotionally intimidated. Using a combination of research, scientific grounding and personal experience, Kross writes about an academic subject in layman's terms while providing down-to-earth, honest advice. In this book, Kross presents an insightful, science-based and remarkably readable look at introspection - the ongoing, silent conversations people carry on with themselves throughout the day - and how to control it. Author Ethan Kross is an experimental psychologist, a neuroscientist and a professor of psychology at the University of Michigan, as well as the director of the university's Emotion & Self Control Laboratory. Ethan Kross presents a fascinating look into the science behind one's inner voice, and what can be done to stop the negative spiraling of internal chatter.Ĭhatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It is like a balm for an anxious soul. ![]()
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