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#497 - Donald Robertson - The Stoicism Secrets Of Marcus Aurelius
Modern Wisdom
Cognitive Distancing
Stoics realize the importance of broadening our perspective to counter extreme emotions and troubling thoughts. In psychotherapy, people often either ruminate excessively or try to avoid their thoughts. The third option is cognitive distancing, where we acknowledge the thoughts but view them from a detached perspective. This helps avoid overthinking or thought suppression. By shifting our perspective, we can accept upsetting thoughts without becoming consumed by them.
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