Meditation.

Do it.

Just let that chattering mind relax for just a brief amount of time. Don't bloat it with TV until it dozes off; don't give it busy work; just for 20, 15, 10 or even 5 minutes a day:

Let it do nothing. This is very difficult. It can be scary, even. It is so worth it. Like every time you debate about whether or not to go jogging or hit the gym - every time you do, you're glad you did.

I find it useful to give my chattering mind something to focus on. A candle flame works well - gently letting go of every thought that's not that flame. What also works great is a system of affordable Transcendental Meditation. The full-frills version has you paying several grand for your perfect mantra - the $29.95 version has you selecting a single syllable - one size fits all - and handing this straight to your chattering mind.

Others like binaural meditation aids - which play different sound waves in each ear, thus distracting our minds in that way. I haven't tried 'em, but they seem fine. Some people swear by 'em.

Like hand push-ups versus knuckle push-ups, the method is less important than the action. So meditate regularly, and let go of all that crap that you're walking around with. It could be knocking people you want away from you, and could be giving other people a handle to push you around.

Get to know yourself beyond your verbal thoughts. Step back a bit from the monologue you've been working on since you learned to talk.

Don't worry - it'll still be there in 20 minutes for you to step back into. Believe me.

We can forget that our minds don't run us - we run our minds. The real center of ourselves is something that our minds exist to serve, as well as our bodies. Meditation helps you get closer to that truth.