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Change your relationship with your thoughts by taking a step back from "summary" of The Happiness Trap Pocketbook by Dr Russ Harris,Russ Harris,Bev Aisbett
Imagine you're sitting in a movie theater, watching a movie on the big screen. You're engrossed in the story, feeling all the emotions that the characters are experiencing. But suddenly, you remember that you're just a spectator - you're not actually a part of the movie. In that moment, you've taken a step back from the movie, recognizing that it's just a projection on a screen. This is similar to what happens when you take a step back from your thoughts. You realize that your thoughts are just like the movie on the screen - they're not reality, they're just mental events happening in your mind. By taking a step back, you create some distance between yourself and your thoughts, allowing you to see them for what they really are. When you take a step back from your thoughts, you also gain a different perspective on them. Instead of getting caught up in the storyline of your thoughts, you can see them from a more objective point of view. This can help you to see that your thoughts are not necessarily true or accurate - they're just passing through your mind. By changing your relationship with your thoughts in this way, you can learn to relate to them differently. Instead of trying to control or get rid of your thoughts, you can simply observe them without getting caught up in them. This can help you to break free from the cycle of negative thinking and rumination that can lead to unhappiness and distress. So, the next time you find yourself getting caught up in a whirlwind of thoughts, try taking a step back. Remember that your thoughts are just mental events, not reality. By creating some distance and gaining a different perspective, you can change your relationship with your thoughts and experience greater peace and contentment in your life.
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