Sometimes, talking to yourself, particularly if you use your own name
in the conversation can be embarrassing. It may also make you look like
you’re hallucinating since the whole purpose of talking out loud is to
communicate with other people.
In fact, we all talk to ourselves silently every once in a while.
It’s actually healthy, playing an important role in keeping your mind
fit. It may help you plan actions, organise your thoughts, modulate
emotions and consolidate memory. This means that it may help you control
yourself.
Talking to yourself out loud could be an extension of this inner
talk, triggered when a particular motor command is stimulated
involuntarily.
The Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology published a study
that showed talking to yourself could enable your brain to function more
effectively at recognizing objects. It could also help you stimulate
your brain’s memory centers.
In addition, saying the name of an object you are looking for out
loud could enable your brain’s memory sensors to work optimally. On the
other hand, in case you do not know the name of the object you are
looking for, you could end up more confused.
That’s not all, researchers at Bangor University in the United
Kingdom confirmed that talking to yourself out loud isn’t only useful
but it could also suggest a higher level of intelligence. kinopoisk.ru
Furthermore, the participants received written instructions to either
read them silently or out loud. Researchers measured the participants’
concentration as well as how they performed on tasks and found that
those who read it out loud were more concentrated and memorized almost
everything they read.
According to Dr. Paloma Mari-Beffa, a psychologist and co-author of
the study, the benefits could come from just hearing yourself, because
auditory commands are better controllers of behavior compared to written
ones.
She views talking to yourself out loud as an extension of your inner
silent talk that has been proven to help you organize your emotions,
memories and thoughts, and even plan actions.
Source: ewao.com
“The cave you are scared to enter contains the treasure you are looking for”–
said Joseph Campbell, an American historian and writer, who has also
researched human psychology. His psychological theory is based on the
fact that if a person wants to conquer their fears, the person must be
happy.
Another psychologist who agrees with Campbell’s theory is Clifford N.
Lazarus. He believes that people create their own barriers, and this
stops them from expressing themselves completely. His advice on
happiness is to take risks and face our fears.
If you want to take a better look into your own personality and
barriers, look at these photos and decide which one frightens you the
most:
1. Abandoned house
You’re a very intelligent and analytical person, and you don’t mind
seeing things as they are. Your values are what’s most important to you,
and you expect others to think the same. The wall covered in wallpaper
indicates that you have raised emotional and spiritual walls, and this
makes you hard to reach out to. But the light is a sign that you’re
willing to take down these walls, at least for a few close, but real
friends. The treasure you’re seeking is emotional satisfaction, and what
you need is to connect with someone emotionally, not just
intellectually.
2. Staircase
Stairs leading to a cellar or attic show that you’re free and like
enjoying life. This image symbolizes the fear of being buried, i.e. your
fear of death and not knowing what’s coming. The treasure you seek is
good health, so you need to eat well, exercise and take care of
yourself. You overthink, but you love life, you love yourself and you’ll
surely find your treasure.
3. Cave
If you chose the ice cave, it’s probably because you’ve spent a long
time searching for emotional warmth. You’re afraid of feelings like
sorrow and disappointment, and prefer to stay alone. But, it also means
that you’re probably living a beautiful period of your life, you know
what you want and what makes you happy. You’re a person with great
values, and you appreciate independence and freedom. The treasure you’re
searching for is love, both romantic and platonic.
4. Wooden cabin
The decrepit house is your worst nightmare. You’re a generous person and
you always look out for others. You’re loyal and honest, but not
everyone appreciates it. A house is a symbol of love and security, so to
see it in ruins means bankruptcy. The fear of a house means the
treasure you want is wealth. You know that to get it, you’re going to
have to work hard. But, you mustn’t forget that the people you love
don’t really need the material objects, but your love and support.
5. Dark tunnel
Being scared to enter a tunnel means that you need to examine your
emotions. You’re smart and emotional. The water indicates that your mind
need clearing up, so as to better see and understand your thoughts. You
need to stop worrying about the problems, and start seeking for a
solution. The treasure you look for is confidence, and to solve your
problems you need to express your feelings. You must remember that at
the end of the tunnel, things are much clearer.
6. Chained door
The blue door with chains means a couple of things: the color blue is
the color of the sky, and it symbolizes stability. You’re productive and
you achieve the difficult goals you set. You’re creative and very good
at solving problems, because you’re a good leader and you do your best.
The treasure you seek out is comfort. You mustn’t devote yourself to
work too much, you have to take a rest and enjoy the simpler things in
life. Source: Daily Occupation
If you’re a psychologist, professor, and researcher at one of the
world’s most prestigious universities then you’re likely very
intelligent. Howard Gardner is all of that and happens to work at
Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education where he studies, of
all things, intelligence. Over the years he’s done brain research and
interviewed all sorts of people, from geniuses and prodigies to victims
of stroke and those with autism.
His work eventually led him to develop the theory of Multiple
Intelligences (MI Theory for short) which challenged traditional beliefs
and definitions concerning what intelligence means.
Traditionally, intelligence is viewed as a fixed amount of cognitive
capacity that people are born with. It consists of only logic and
language abilities, and a person’s intelligence level can’t be changed
over their lifetime. Gardner’s MI Theory stands in direct contrast.
Instead, he posits that individuals have different amounts, abilities,
and unique combinations that can be changed and improved upon throughout
their lifetime.
The most distinctive aspect of his theory is that instead of there
being only 2 types of intelligence, there are nine. These 9 types
directly relate to the various ways in which people interact with the
word and environment around them. When Garder’s theory is applied to the
classroom level a child’s strongest intelligence is first figured out.
Then a teacher can more effectively reach and teach different that child
in accordance with their intelligence. The nine intelligences are as
follows:
1. Verbal/Linguistic
People who display good reading, writing, speaking, listening,
memorization, and other language related skills. Students with these
abilities are successful in most classroom settings because traditional
teaching methods cater to these strengths.
2. Mathematical/Logical
This type of intelligence has to do with numbers, logic, reasoning,
abstract and critical thinking. Those who more easily pick up on the
underlying causes and principles of patterns and sequences also do well
in traditional teaching settings.
3. Visual/Spatial
People who learn visually and spatially better understand maps,
tables, charts, graphs, illustrations, and puzzles. They are often good
at art and learn better by seeing things which helps them to understand
and grasp concepts.
4. Musical/Rhythmic
People who are sensitive to different aspects of sound tend to learn
well through music. They have an ear for tone, rhythm, meter, melody,
pitch, and often excel at musical endeavors like singing, composing
music and playing instruments. Traditional education doesn’t suit them
well.
5. Bodily/Kinesthetic
This area relates to those who learn best through hands on activities
like games, building stuff, and moving around. Jobs that require more
physical activity are best suited for people with bodily-kinesthetic
intelligence and athletes, soldiers, builders, surgeons often display
it. Kids who learn this way are often seen as hyper and overactive, they
don’t fit well traditional classroom settings.
6. Intrapersonal
People who are self-reflective and inwardly focused on their ideas,
values, and feelings are this type of intelligent. From the outside they
appear reserved, yet they are very intuitive and have a deep
understanding of their own self worth. They learn best by taking
information and examining how it relates to themselves.
7. Interpersonal
People who are talkative, outgoing, social, and empathetic learn best
in groups or with partners. They are better able to sense others
feelings, moods, and motivations and can thus connect more easily and
better with people. They often excel at discussions and enjoy long
conversations. People with high interpersonal intelligence make good
managers, politicians, teachers, and salespeople.
8. Naturalist
This type of intelligence has to do with the natural world and those
who see, pick up on, and understand various types of flora and fauna.
People who love animals, gardening, and exploring nature, and who can
relate information to their natural surroundings, have natural
intelligence.
9. Existentialist
This type is related to philosophy. People who are deep thinkers and
who question everything about existence are existentially intelligent.
They pose questions such as “why are we here” and “what is our purpose”
and are related to the possibility of additional types of intelligences
that are spiritual or religious oriented. Source: https://www.sun-gazing.com
