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Talking to Yourself: The Surprisingly Scientific Superpower You Already Have
They Told You to Shut Up, But Your Self-Talk is Making You Smarter
A few weeks ago, I heard my next-door neighbor laughing at me. She caught me talking to myself as I paced up and down our rather steep driveway.
I was planning my day, while trying to avoid the health perils of sitting, and doing it verbally. She looked concerned, possibly wondering whether I was losing my marbles!
But guess what? I’m not the only one who talks to myself. And here’s the bigger news.
Science suggests that doing so shouldn’t make you question your sanity.
You see, talking to yourself isn’t necessarily a sign of impending madness, rather it’s a cognitive tool you can use to sort through your thoughts, so you can make smarter decisions.
Plus, it can even help you relax.
In fact, talking to yourself isn’t just sane — it’s downright brilliant!
