Bluetooth has helped me cover up one of my own embarrassing personal habits.
I talk to myself. A lot.
If you see me in my car, there’s a good chance you’ll see me talking. The good news for me is that you’ll assume I’m talking on my phone to someone else. Not likely.
I’m really just working stuff out. That’s how I do it. Driving, running, walking. Talking to myself. It’s a good thing I live in a sparsely populated area.
Good news (for me)! As it turns out, talking to oneself is a) fairly common (let me see your hands, fellow self-talkers), and b) has a bunch of benefits (according to Time):
- Reduces anxiety and stress.
- Improves focus, problem-solving, and task performance.
- Helps process emotions and set goals.
- Provides motivation and performance improvement.
So stand proud self-talkers. It’s time to claim your territory.
