Elevate Your Mind: Strategies to Harness the Inner Critic

Course Overview

Humans have a unique capacity for introspection – looking inward and examining their thoughts and feelings. We use this power to imagine, remember, and reflect. But psychologist and neuroscientist Dr. Ethan Kross says there is a darker side to introspection. The founder of the Emotion and Self Control Laboratory at University of Michigan calls this negative thought spiral “chatter.”

In his book Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It, Kross explores how introspection can harm us. Engaging with our inner thoughts in times of distress can interfere with decision-making, undermine our performance, and negatively impact relationships.

Happily, with research-based tools, we can break free from harmful negative cycles. In this course, you’ll learn to lower the volume on the tyrannical inner critic and harness the true power of your inner voice.

Unique Features of the Course

• Interactive Course
• Video(s)
• Knowledge Check(s)
• Quiz

Table to Content

WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION

• Welcome
• Why Do We Talk to Ourselves?

THE PROBLEM WITH CHATTER

• How Chatter Sabotages Performance
• How Chatter Affects Our Heath and Relationships

REDIRECTING NEGATIVE CHATTER

• The Power of Distance
• The Restorative Effects of Green Space
• Create Outer Order to Calm Inner Turmoil
• The Placebo Principle
• Seek Out Awe-Inspiring Experiences

WRAP-UP

• Conclusion
• Quiz

Intended audience

This course is intended for undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as working professionals from all streams/departments/functions.