There’s no shame in talking to yourself – it’s actually good for you
It has been proven through brain scans that talking to yourself is healthy for your emotional intelligence.
Talking to yourself is an unconscious habit. Many people deny that they do it, but just as many admit to it. Fortunately, people who talk to themselves gain from it.
The News ran a poll on its Facebook page, to see how many people would acknowledge the habit, and everyone who responded said they did it.
“Oh yes I do that. Because I have no one to talk to. And I’m singing too much,” said Krugersdorp’s Louwa Klopper.
But what are the other reasons for people talking to themselves?
Melissa van der Walt seems to realise her blessings when she talks to herself.
“I do it, and when my oldest daughter catches me, she asks why I do it, then I tell her that it gets lonely in the kitchen when I’m making food. Her response is that is why the food always tastes so good, mom. The real reason is I thank God for another meal and hands and eyes to prepare it,” said Melissa.
A study conducted on volunteers revealed that third person self-talk is even better than just talking to yourself, as there is less reaction in the brain area implicated in distressing reflections. This proved that the tone people used when self-talking helps keep emotions under control.
Krugersdorp educational psychologist, Gcina Sithole, said self-talk can even be used to ease stress. As people talk to themselves, they delve deeper into their social and personal issues and are likely to identify their concerns.
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