Ethan Kross is one of the world’s leading experts on controlling the conscious mind. He is an award-winning professor at the University of Michigan and the Ross School of Business and also the Director of the Emotion & Self Control Laboratory. In addition to countless television appearances, Ethan’s research has been featured in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and many others. 

In this episode, Ethan and Eric talk about his book, Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why it Matters, and How to Harness It.

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Ethan Kross and I Discuss How to Harness the Chatter in Our Head and…
His book, Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why it Matters, and How to Harness It
How we have both emotional and cognitive needs when dealing with the “chatter” in our heads
Common triggers for internal chatter are uncertainty and lack of control
The three main categories of tools to work with chatter
Learning to zoom out and broaden our perspective
Distance self-talk is talking to yourself like you’d talk to another person
Temporal distancing (mental time travel) 
Expressive writing about negative experiences
Using your imagination to replay a past experience to gain objectivity
Harnessing our internal chatter rather than silencing it
How to think about thinking and what we can and cannot control
Being aware of how easy some of these tools are to implement
Creating if/then plans increases the likelihood you’ll remember to use the tools
Environmental tools and the benefits of getting outside in nature 
How cleaning and organizing our physical space impacts our mental state

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Ethan Kross is one of the world’s leading experts on controlling the conscious mind.&nbsp;He is an award-winning professor at the University of Michigan and the Ross School of Business and also the Director of the Emotion &amp; Self Control Laboratory.&nbsp;In addition to countless television appearances, Ethan’s research has been featured in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and many others.&nbsp;In this episode, Ethan and Eric talk about his book,&nbsp;<a href="https://bookshop.org/a/16850/9780525575238" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chatter:&nbsp;The Voice in Our Head, Why it Matters, and How to Harness It.</a>But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed.&nbsp;<a href="https://oneyoufeed.net/support" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month.&nbsp;</a>It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!Ethan Kross and I Discuss How to Harness the Chatter in Our Head and…<ul><li>His book,&nbsp;<a href="https://bookshop.org/a/16850/9780525575238" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chatter:&nbsp;The Voice in Our Head, Why it Matters, and How to Harness It</a></li><li>How we have both emotional and cognitive needs when dealing with the “chatter” in our heads</li><li>Common&nbsp;triggers for internal chatter are uncertainty and lack of control</li><li>The three main categories of tools to work with chatter</li><li>Learning to zoom out and broaden our perspective</li><li>Distance self-talk is talking to yourself like you’d talk to another person</li><li>Temporal distancing (mental time travel)&nbsp;</li><li>Expressive writing about negative experiences</li><li>Using your imagination to replay a past experience to gain objectivity</li><li>Harnessing our internal chatter rather than silencing it</li><li>How to think about thinking and what we can and cannot control</li><li>Being aware of how easy some of these tools are to implement</li><li>Creating if/then plans increases the likelihood you’ll remember to use the tools</li><li>Environmental tools and the benefits of getting outside in nature&nbsp;</li><li>How cleaning and organizing our physical space impacts our mental state</li></ul>Ethan Kross Links:<a href="https://www.ethankross.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ethan’s Website</a><a href="https://twitter.com/ethan_kross" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ethankross" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a><a href="https://www.novonordisk-us.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Novo Nordisk</a>&nbsp;– Explore the science behind weight loss and partner with your healthcare provider for a healthy approach to your weight management.If you enjoyed this conversation with Ethan Kross, you might also enjoy these other episodes:<a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/overthinking-and-internal-soundtracks/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Overthinking and Internal Soundtracks with Jon Acuff</a><a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/scott-gornto/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Scott Gornto</a>

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Embark on a transformative journey with "The One You Feed" podcast, hosted by Eric Zimmer. Drawing wisdom from the old parable of the two wolves within us, this show explores growth and well-being. Through insightful interviews with thought leaders and experts in development, Eric delves into topics like mindfulness, resilience, and positive habits. Gain practical advice and reflective insights to navigate life's challenges and nurture your inner strength. Every episode is a valuable resource that offers inspiration and actionable strategies for a more fulfilling existence. Join Eric as he shares wisdom, fostering the growth of the positive wolf within you. Feed your curiosity and embark on a transformative path with "The One You Feed"!

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Ethan Kross on How to Harness the Chatter in Your Head

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