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Talking to yourself is the first sign of madness…apparently. Don’t really know where people get that from but talking to yourself can help you…

…think clearer

Have you ever thought so fast that you become confused yourself? I have. I believe that this is because you can’t keep up with your problem-solving mind. However by talking to yourself about the problem, you can slow that part of your brain and therefore you can think clearer

…Remember things better

The more senses you involve when you memorize things, the better you will be able to memorize it. Normally when we memorize something, we use one sense, sight. By saying out loud what you are trying to memorize, you involve one more sense, taste.

…Start a conversation

I am normally too shy to start a random conversation with a stranger on the road. If you are like me and you want to be able to talk with strangers, this tip can serve as a starting point. You can start a conversation by talking to yourself, or rather, making comments to yourself. Make a comment, and the other person should respond, and you will start a conversation.