Distance yourself from the emotional components of problems to gain a more objective perspective
from Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It by Ethan Kross
How to Apply This
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Imagine that you are a fly on the wall, simply observing the situation
Think about what the situation would look like to an outsider. -
Visualize the problem in your mind, adopting a third-person perspective
Try to make objective sense of your problem. Don’t allow yourself to adopt a first-person perspective where you get caught up in your emotions. -
Ask yourself, “How will I feel about this 10 years from now?”
What about 15 years from now? -
Journal regularly
Writing your negative experiences down will force you to create a narrative. This will help you gain a deeper understanding of your situation.
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