I have indeed had some success with this for mitigating anxiety and frustration, a sort of "mindfulness" technique. In my experience, however, its usefulness se

I have indeed had some success with this for mitigating anxiety and frustration, a sort of "mindfulness" technique. In my experience, however, its usefulness seems to be limited to emotional control; doesn't help much with problem-solving, productivity, etc. (Still talk to myself in general, just not third person.)