You Don't Control Your Thoughts, Only Your Response | Dr. Ethan Kross

“Negative emotions aren’t something that we should be trying to avoid.” Today's guest is Dr. Ethan Kross, who is a psychologist, author, and professor at the University of Michigan. Ethan is one of the world’s leading experts on controlling the conscious mind and in his new book CHATTER, he explores how the silent conversations individuals have with themselves impact their health, performance, decisions, and relationships. In this episode Lewis and Ethan discuss how to control and engage with thoughts when they enter your mind, how to not let your negative thoughts define you, daily practices to help you improve your mental health, the benefits of mentally time traveling, how to shift the inner monologue you experience into productivity and confidence, and so much more! For more go to: www.lewishowes.com/1118 Check out his website: www.ethankross.com Check out his book: Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It The Power of Erotic Intelligence with Esther Perel: https://link.chtbl.com/732-pod Find Lasting Love with Matthew Hussey: https://link.chtbl.com/811-pod