What were you thinking a second ago? Can you remember? Who was that speaking within you? Let's say you read this article at night, have you ever heard anyone say "go to bed, it's late" or "one page won't do anything, keep going"?
Intuition. Cognition. Soul. Insight. Sense. The inner voice, which can be explained in more than one word and is also complex, is a mysterious formation that scientists are still researching.
The inner voice begins around the age of 3.
From our childhood until now, the inner voice, also known as the inner monologue. It plays an important role in our thoughts and behaviors throughout life. As we learn about life, our inner voice creates different scenarios in our minds and shapes our perspective on what is happening in the world. According to Russian Psychologist Lev Vygotsky, the formation of the inner voice begins around the age of three, when the child learns to combine thought and language systems. Do you remember talking to yourself, a cognitive activity you had to do as a child? Vygotsky calls this private speech and suggests that children internalize these conversations more as they grow older. Research shows that Broca's area, which is responsible for language and speech in our brain, is activated when our inner voice is formed. In another study conducted by Vygotsky, it was observed that the larynx is activated when our inner voice is formed. Thus, even though this voice is inside us, we see that it is formed by activating the same organs as the external voice.
The inner voice can affect you negatively as well as positively!
So, what does our inner voice do for us? Famous Neuroanotomist Jill Bolte, who had a stroke in her brain in 1996
Taylor, in her book "My Stroke of Insight", describes what happened to her as a result of the loss of her inner voice.
In short, as a result of losing her inner voice, she could not remember biographical memories and related to her inner awareness.
/> states that problems occur and feelings of self-consciousness disappear. Speaking of memory,
how do you remember a shopping list or a phone number? Your inner voice helps you again here and keeps the working memory strong by repeating it internally. Apart from its impact on memory and sense of identity, our inner voice also plays an important role in motivation. Self Think of yourself in an exam, race or difficult situation. By using your inner voice, you can motivate yourself without needing anyone else. Unfortunately, this may not always be positive. People suffering from depression and anxiety carry out their internal monologues in a negative way and repeat this over and over. For this reason, psychotherapies aim to replace the negative thoughts of such clients with alternatives and to change the client's inner speech in a positive way.
Take control
You can provide your inner guidance with your inner voice, but do you notice any other changes in your body?
Some therapists They want you to think of your stomach as the seat of your emotions and suggest you listen to your emotions. If you have a strong pain in your stomach, your gut may be telling you something is wrong. Some people describe their inner voice as the voice of their heart. Our heart is one of the smartest organs in our body. Our hearts have 40,000 neurons; have the ability to feel, learn and remember. While reading these, you may have seen different images in your mind or felt different energies and emotions, and these are the formations that form your inner wisdom. Look, listen and try to feel.
If you have difficulty hearing your inner voice, pay attention here!
Reach silence and create space for your inner voice to come.
How? You can start by turning off your television and phone. Go for a walk in nature,
be alone with yourself. Activities such as washing dishes, showering, and exercising also help clear your mind
and tune out your inner voice. One of the most important tools is meditation. Let your mind calm down and your soul speak.
Pay attention to your emotions, listen to your body.
We mentioned that the inner voice can sometimes come as an emotion. Listen to what your emotions are really trying to tell you. Even if it is something you are ashamed of, do not try to suppress them, make sense of them.
On the other hand, pay attention to digestive problems, permanent cough, headache and constant fatigue, your inner
guide may be warning you.
Try to find the way to your inner voice.
Relate to your intuition as you do with your other relationships. Study it, see what he says and what
he is trying to say. Think about a time in the past when you listened to your inner voice and made an important decision. For example, you hired someone who should not have been hired even though your inner voice did not approve and the result was bad, or you did not go to a place that your inner voice told you not to go and the result was positive. You can take note of such examples and look at the way your inner voice comes and the results.
Don't let your mind take over you
Some people prefer to think logically when making decisions rather than listening to their inner voice. However, our minds, fears and intuitions fight inside to get our attention. For this reason, we have difficulty hearing our inner voice. While some psychologists make decisions; They advocate paying attention to the first thought that comes to your mind, because usually this response is your inner voice that comes before your mind starts processing.
Stop and take time to breathe
Gwen Dittman, a breathing and life coach, always recommends that when you are having a hard time making a decision
br /> suggests this simple breathing exercise you can use. As you inhale through your nose, you count to four
, hold it for seven seconds, and exhale through your mouth for eight seconds. You can try doing these
breaths three times. Dittmar argues that with this technique you will establish better communication
with your heart.
Do not hesitate to get help
Someone from your family, close friend or psychologist. Sometimes we may not be able to decide, or we may have difficulty directing our mind. Having these people ask you the right questions will help you uncover what you
know, so always take the time to get help.
Now you know, the next time you feel like something isn't right, a pain in your stomach, or a feeling inside you that won't shut up If there is a noise, pay attention. Your inner voice will lead you to what is best for you. Our minds are already confusing enough, find your inner voice and listen to it, you won't regret it!
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