The Mindset Mentor How I’m Learning to Think Clearly
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Mar 21, 2025 Explore how cognitive biases can distort your perception and decision-making. Discover the importance of challenging your beliefs and desires to see reality more clearly. Learn strategies for improved self-reflection and rational thinking. Understand the value of community support in mental health while navigating personal outcomes. Finally, embrace the idea that clear thinking is a skill you can cultivate, leading to enhanced life satisfaction and better choices.
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Perception vs. Reality
- We often believe our decisions are rational, but they're usually based on past experiences, beliefs, fears, and desires.
- Our perception is a filtered version of reality, not reality itself.
Train for Clarity
- Train yourself to see the world clearly by challenging your perceptions.
- Strip away biases and emotional filters to make better decisions.
Brain as a Prediction Machine
- Your brain is a prediction machine, using past experiences to anticipate the future, often hindering you.
- Past pain creates future fears, influencing your decisions even if you consciously want something different.
