This Seemingly Narcissistic Habit May Actually Be Good For You

So to recap: Using the third person in your internal dialogue, to hype yourself up? That’s good. But using illeism out loud and around other people? Unless you’re building a brand, that’s a little weird ― and even then, it’s probably best to use it sparingly.

, a psychotherapist and author of The Science of Stuck, believes internal third-person is one of the most powerful mechanisms for improving mood and reducing anxiety out there. 

“While admittedly it…