Dr. Laurie Santos
Dr. Laurie Santos is Professor of Psychology and Head of Silliman College at Yale University. Professor and podcast host Dr. Laurie Santos is an expert on human cognition and the…
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Lots of us hit the gym in January to get fit – but should we also be exercising our minds in preparation for tough times? A daily “self-talk workout” might be just as beneficial as squats and push-ups, says Seattle University psychology professor Rachel Turow.
By practicing simple self-compassion exercises each day – such as breathing techniques – we can prepare for future challenges when we’ll need those tools to help us tackle crippling self-criticism or paralyzing sorrow.
Further reading:
- The Self Talk Workout by Rachel Turow
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