Chatter
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4.0 • 63 Ratings
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Publisher Description
Brought to you by Penguin.
THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELER
Turn your inner voice from critic to coach with the life-changing guide from the award-winning neuroscientist and psychologist.
We all have an inner voice. It helps us focus, achieve our goals and reflect on life’s most joyful moments. But it can also be our biggest enemy, replaying embarrassing moments, overthinking stressful situations, and sabotaging our confidence with endless mental ‘chatter’.
So why does this source of wisdom turn into our biggest critic? And how can we take back control?
In Chatter, award-winning neuroscientist and psychologist Ethan Kross distils decades of research to reveal the sheer power of the inner voice and shows us that we all possess a set of tools to harness it.
Weaving cutting-edge science with compelling true stories, Kross shares the powerful but simple tools to help make your brain’s ‘chatter’ work for you.
Fascinating, entertaining and full of original insights and tips, Chatter will change the conversations you have with yourself forever, and help you lead a healthier, happier, more productive life.
Praise for Chatter:
‘A masterpiece’ Angela Duckworth, bestselling author of GRIT
‘The groundbreaking and transformative book the world needs now.’ Susan Cain, bestselling author of Quiet
‘The definitive work on how to redirect our inner voices away from rumination and self-criticism and toward reflection and self-improvement.’ Daniel H. Pink, bestselling author of Drive
‘This book is going to fundamentally change some of the most important conversations in your life’ Adam Grant, bestselling author of Think Again
‘Completely fascinating... it's already changed my life’ Chris Evans
‘Accessible and informative - a fantastic addition to our understanding of our mind’ Julia Samuel, psychotherapist and bestselling author of This Too Shall Pass
‘Chatter isn't just thought provoking - it's thought transforming.’ Apple Books Review
‘Weaves cutting-edge science with riveting stories…a truly compelling and valuable book.’ Carol Dweck, bestselling author of Mindset
© Ethan Kross 2021 (P) Penguin Audio 2021
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
Ever wonder how sportsmen and women can psych themselves out at crucial moments or a trained actor can feel their mind go blank as they step onto the stage? In this fascinating book, psychologist Ethan Kross explores the way we talk to ourselves inside the privacy of our own minds and the potentially staggering outcomes of that chatter. Using scientific research and relatable real-world examples, Kross explains how the things we say to ourselves can have a measurable impact on our lives—and he provides advice for guiding that internal conversation to make sure the impact is positive. For example, Kross explains how to identify negative self-talk when it happens, so that we can consciously steer our mind back in the right direction. His guidance on learning to distance yourself from your own thoughts (remember, feelings aren’t facts) is incredibly empowering, plus it feels practical and attainable. Chatter isn’t just thought-provoking—it’s thought-transforming.
Customer Reviews
I saw the Author on YouTube and thought I’d give it a go!
I’m not often moved to write a review and even less to give a one star review. But?
- It’s a very American book. All references are American and hard to relate too.
- [ ] My definition of an inner voice dialogue, chatter is different to the authors. It’s more a book about Mindfulness than coping mechanisms for inner chatter.
- I found it impossible to focus on the book without my inner chatter completely taking over.
- I listened to 45% of the book before I learnt anything. It took all my willpower to finish the rest.
- Save yourself 5hrs & skip to the final chapter on Tools to realise how bad it is. Good luck.