Speaking To Yourself Helps Your Brain: Science Says So

Jun 16, 2019 by apost team

Society would have you believe that people that talk to themselves are insane. However, if you're not able to communicate with yourself, how can you really talk to anyone else? According to certain studies, people that talk to themselves aren't actually crazy—they're geniuses. Do you talk to yourself? Don't sweat it. You're smarter than you think and here's why:

Talking to yourself as you complete a task improves your level of performance. Talking through what you're doing, whether you're encouraging yourself or just figuring things out aloud is an excellent way to make sure you do your best. Moreover, communicating with yourself aloud helps to keep your mind focused, helping you to understand things better than you would otherwise. As you talk to yourself more, you'll be able to solve problems more efficiently.

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A study from the University of Wisconsin-Madison shows that people that talk to themselves when looking for a lost item are more likely to find it faster. Similarly, talking to yourself helps to stimulate the sensory channels inside your brain. This means that you will be better able to remember emotions and thoughts from a memory.

As you talk to yourself more, you'll be better able to materialize your thoughts, according to the New York Times, while The Week says this will help you better organize them and keep you from being scatterbrained. Another benefit of talking to yourself is that you help to improve your speech. Whether you're motivating yourself or working through a problem, don't hesitate to say something out loud. Remember, you're not crazy, you're just showing the world how smart you are, according to ABC.

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