People often associate self-talk with loneliness, stress, or mental instability. But psychological research shows that this habit is completely normal, and not only normal, but also very beneficial for your brain. According to psychologists, self-talk is a “cognitive tool,” which helps control our attention, emotions, and behavior. Let us know what shocking revelations the habit of mumbling in private about your personality produces.
This is not a disease, but a way of thinking
In psychology, talking to yourself is called “self-talk.” This is not a mental defect, but rather “verbal thinking.” Research shows that many people use language not only to talk to others, but also to organize their thoughts.
You must have seen in childhood that children are constantly talking to themselves while adding a new toy or learning a new task. This habit continues even in adults.
Dr. Gary Lupyan, an expert in language and cognition, says: “Words help activate and stabilize ideas in our minds.” That is, when we talk about our thoughts out loud, it becomes easier to process them and take action on them.
Makes work easier by increasing focus
It has been proven in many studies that talking to oneself helps in performing complex tasks in a better way. According to a famous study published in the Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology, people who shouted the name of the lost object while searching for it found it faster than those who remained silent.
When you verbally repeat what you are doing, a clear mental map of that action is created in your mind. This does not distract you and reduces confusion.
A perfect recipe to reduce stress and deal with emotions
Dr. Ethan Kross from the University of Michigan has done an in-depth study on this topic. Their research says that when you’re under stress and you talk to yourself by name or in the third person (second person) like, “You can do this, don’t worry,” you move a little further away from your problem (psychological distance).
According to Dr. Cross, by calling oneself “you” instead of “me,” a person is able to make decisions more calmly and wisely in stressful situations. This is why people console themselves alone in difficult times.
A sign of amazing self-awareness (metacognition)
People who talk to themselves have a very high level of “metacognition.” Metacognition means the ability to examine one’s thoughts and behavior. These people can easily evaluate their mistakes, plan for the future, and change their strategy if necessary.
When you narrate your actions to yourself, you become an observer of your own mind. This increases your ability to self-correct.
Amazing creativity and imagination
Writers, designers, artists, and problem solvers often talk to themselves when they are alone. According to cognitive psychology, when you turn your abstract thoughts into words, they become clearer. By talking to yourself, you can rehearse a conversation in your mind or explore different sides of an issue. This is a sign of an active and flexible imagination.
When does this habit become a cause for concern?
Psychologists say so Talking to yourself is great as long as the tone of the conversation is positive or educational. But if you constantly talk negatively to yourself, curse or criticize yourself, this can lead to low self-confidence and increased anxiety.
Useful thing:
The problem is not what you talk to yourself, but what you talk to yourself. If this conversation motivates you, it is your strength.
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