Lesson 6: Embracing Physical Environments | Ethan Kross

Have you ever been in a stressful situation and noticed that suddenly you couldn’t get enough of those mundane cleaning tasks you’ve been avoiding? Perhaps you have an urge to scrub the baseboards or lint-roll the lampshades? Good news: You’re not alone. According to psychologist Ethan Kross, such behavior isn’t just common, it’s also helpful. In this video lesson, he explains how modifying your physical environment can help minimize the negative “chatter” inside your head. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Go Deeper with Big Think: ►Become a Big Think Member Get exclusive content, early, ad-free access to new releases, and more. https://www.youtube.com/@bigthink/membership/ ►Subscribe to Big Think on Substack Explore content that enlightens, inspires, and transforms. https://bigthinkmedia.substack.com/subscribe/ ►Get Big Think+ for Business Engage learners like never before with high-impact video microlearning from the biggest thinkers in the world. https://bigthink.com/plus/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=youtube_description ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About Ethan Kross: Ethan Kross is one of the world’s leading experts on controlling the conscious mind. An award-winning professor and bestselling author in the University of Michigan’s top ranked Psychology Department and its Ross School of Business, he studies how the conversations people have with themselves impact their health, performance, decisions and relationships.