Does using the third person automatically come across as cocky and narcissistic when you’re past the age of, say, 5? AdvertisementBritt Frank, a psychotherapist and author of “The Science of Stuck,” believes internal third-person is one of the most powerful mechanisms for improving mood and reducing anxiety out there. Third-person self-talk is a way to direct some of that compassion and tenderness inward for once. Some people use third-person self-talk to distance themselves from problematic behavior. Generally, though, third-person self-talk is one of the most underutilized tools in the self-help world.

Source: Huffington Post February 26, 2024 13:28 UTC