The Psychology of your 20s 359. How to TRULY detach
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Nov 29, 2025 Explore the concept of detachment and its contrast with attachment in this insightful discussion. Discover why we often over-attach to people and outcomes, and how this fixation narrows our perspective. Learn about the benefits of non-attachment from Buddhist philosophies and how it cultivates peace. Jemma shares practical tips on rebuilding self-worth and evaluating whether we’re forcing connections and goals. Through personal anecdotes, find out how letting go can lead to greater freedom and better outcomes.
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Attachment Reflects Self Worth
- Attachment often reflects what an outcome represents about our self-worth rather than the object itself.
- Detachment lets you participate in reality without making external events your emotional center.
Hold With An Open Hand
- Detachment equals holding desires with an open hand rather than gripping them tightly.
- It reduces bargaining and obsessive attempts to bend reality to your preferences.
Over-Attachment Narrows Mind And Mood
- Over-attachment narrows thought and increases rumination, causing us to ignore important disconfirming information.
- It also ties mood to external events, leaving you emotionally unmoored when outcomes shift.