I re-discovered my old habit of talking to myself recently. I talk to myself in second person and try to dissect why I’m feeling the way I feel. I encourage myself and go into lengthy discussions.
It helps me clear my head of negative thoughts. It helps me plan. I get motivated because I often realise there’s a solution to the problems I thought were impossible to solve because of various wrong assumptions.
It’s almost like writing in a diary, but it’s faster and laziness doesn’t hinder it as much.
Not a panacea, it has its own problems. Your blindspots may still remain and it’s better to talk to someone else too. It’s also not a replacement of writing, it’s complementary to it.
Does anybody else do the same? Do you view it positively?
I’d like to try that since I keep struggling with the feeling of loneliness. When I’m in a clear state of mind it feels easier to see that I’m not actually alone but sometimes it just happens so suddenly and is so overwhelming that it’s hard to stay positive. Which in turn keeps me from acting against that feeling and makes me seclude myself.