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Psychology Has It Backwards

Episode 158: Shutting Down Our Old Thinking

Apr 13, 2024
Exploring the power of low mood thinking and the need to turn away from negative thoughts, understanding that thoughts hold no power unless we give it to them. Emphasizing the importance of recognizing setbacks in mental health as opportunities for growth, and staying connected to inner well-being to avoid unproductive patterns.
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Quick takeaways

  • Recognize negative thoughts as transient mind tricks, redirect focus to present moment.
  • Shift perspective to view individuals as inherently healthy, simplifying mental distress interactions.

Deep dives

Perceiving People as Innately Healthy

Seeing individuals as inherently healthy can revolutionize how we interact with them and alter outcomes significantly. By shifting the perspective to viewing individuals as mentally sound by default, dealing with mental distress becomes simpler, leading to profound and immediate transformations. This paradigm shift challenges the notion that people are psychologically broken and need fixing.

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