TAKE YOUR INTERNAL PEP TALKS UP A NOTCH
WITH TIPS FROM ‘CHATTER’
You probably know about the benefits of positive self-talk, but have you mastered it? If not — or if you’ve never heard that phrase — “Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It” by Ethan Kross may be the most important book you read in 2022. Positive self-talk is something most of us engage in daily. It’s the “you can do this” nudge you give yourself to combat dark thoughts like “I don’t know what I’m doing” and “no one will take me seriously” before a big presentation. But few resources give you precise strategies for how to engage in positive self-talk effectively so you can make those negative impulses go away. “Chatter” is an exception to the rule, perhaps because it was written by an actual psychologist! Leaning heavily on scientific research and engaging case studies, Kross offers concrete tips for reducing negative thoughts (what he calls “chatter”) and giving your self-confidence a boost. One of his biggest tips, which drives a big chunk of the book, is the importance of creating “mental distance” during your internal pep talks. Mental distance is exactly what it sounds like — stepping back mentally from your worries and problems so you can gain a new perspective. Kross goes over several ways to do this, including trying to “look back”
at your current situation from one, five, or 10 years later; comparing this hurdle to tougher ones in your life; and shifting your internal monologue to third person so you can try talking to yourself as if you were your own friend. With these strategies, we can transform our thoughts, rather than avoid them. Of course, those suggestions just scratch the surface of what’s offered in the book. Kross also goes over how to help your friends, colleagues, and employees eliminate chatter, and how mastering your inner voice will help you thrive under pressure. The magazine Inc. named “Chatter” one of the “4 Business Books That Will Accelerate Your Success In 2022” — don’t miss it.
CARRYING A FIREARM IN GEORGIA UNDERSTANDING THE CONCEALED CARRY LAWS IN GEORGIA
• The defendant possessed the weapon outside their home or business.
Georgia’s concealed carry laws can be tricky. That’s why if you possess a firearm and want to carry it outside of your home or office, you need to understand and comply with the state law. First and foremost, if you want to carry your firearm, you’ll need a permit to do so. Georgia law also prohibits a person, licensed or not, from carrying a weapon if they are entering a government building. In the event that a person is ever convicted of violating the concealed carry weapons law, a prosecutor must be able to prove, beyond a reasonable doubt, that the defendant is guilty. This means the jury and/or judge must be fully convinced the defendant is guilty of the crime. To develop and prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt, the following must be true:
• The defendant did not have a permit at the time they were arrested in Georgia.
If the defendant is convicted of unlawfully carrying a concealed weapon, they face up to 12 months in jail and a $1,000 fine plus a misdemeanor charge for the first offense. If it happens for a second time within a five-year period, the conviction can be increased to a felony punishment associated with the crime, bumping the charges up to 2–5 years in state prison. If you are convicted of violating Georgia’s concealed carry law, give us a call. We offer a free consultation and a tough defense to assist you in resolving your case!
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