A User's Guide to Mental Health, part two - A Whole New Way of Thinking about Thoughts
Mar 18, 2024
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Explore a healthy relationship with thoughts and thinking. Learn about using buses as a metaphor for life's direction. Discover the importance of filtering thoughts for improved mental health.
Choosing which thoughts to engage with is crucial for better mental health.
Recognize that not every thought needs to be entertained; focus on beneficial and uplifting thoughts for positivity.
Deep dives
Choosing which buses to ride
The podcast discusses the analogy of buses as thoughts in our minds. The speaker shares a story about a person who grew up believing they had to ride every bus that came by, leading to exhaustion and confusion. When advised that buses are meant to take you where you want to go, the person learns to be selective about which buses they board. By applying this to thoughts, the speaker highlights the importance of choosing which thoughts to engage with for better mental health.
Thoughts as passing buses
The episode emphasizes that thoughts are like passing buses in your mind and not all thoughts need to be entertained. By waiting for thoughts that are actually helpful or enjoyable, individuals can improve their mental well-being. The speaker encourages listeners to recognize that they don't have to board every thought that crosses their mind and to focus on thoughts that are beneficial and uplifting, leading to a more positive mental state.
In part two of this five part series, Michael shares one of his favorite metaphors for what a healthy relationship with our thoughts and thinking might look like.
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