Introduction

Does life sometimes feel like a never-ending cycle of pain and suffering? It's like you keep experiencing the same disappointments and setbacks over and over again. I'm going to introduce you to how the concept of confirmation bias tricks you into perceiving patterns that may not actually exist. I'm sharing an exercise to help you break free from these patterns by seeing things with fresh, "alien eyes". Imagine waking up tomorrow with a clean slate, no preconceived notions about who you are or how your life has been. This exercise can help you collect new data and challenge your old beliefs. Get my book: For When Everything is Burning https://bit.ly/forwheneverythingisburning Connect with me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.scott.eilers See the Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@DrScottEilers What's inside: 0:00 - Introduction and brief background 05:25 - The solar system of pain and the impact of classification 09:25 - How confirmation bias and self-fulfilling prophecies affect relationships 12:21 - The challenge of changing these patterns and the importance of fresh perspectives 13:49 - The exercise of looking at ourselves with "alien eyes" to gather new data Disclaimer: This content is not intended to be a replacement for receiving treatment. It is purely educational in nature. My relationship with you is that of presenter and audience, not therapist and client. But I do care.