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SheltieLover

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Thu Nov 10, 2022, 07:14 PM Nov 2022

Psychology Today: How to Activate Sage Mode and Start Reversing Neurotic Loops

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/theory-knowledge/202211/how-activate-sage-mode-and-start-reversing-neurotic-loops

Shifting from a mindless reactive stance to a mindful responsive stance can help you break out of neurotic thought loops.

Activating your sage mode means adopting the position of a metacognitive observer.

Going meta means your thoughts and feelings become the object of your attention, and you can reflect on what they mean to you.

Much more at link. This is said to be extremely helpful for anxiety & depression. I hope you find it useful.

This is the 3rd in a series of 7 articles on this topic. I felt to post this one because it grts to the crux of how to use the information.

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Psychology Today: How to Activate Sage Mode and Start Reversing Neurotic Loops (Original Post) SheltieLover Nov 2022 OP
Too many big words Turbineguy Nov 2022 #1
It's not intended for magats. SheltieLover Nov 2022 #2
.. Turbineguy Nov 2022 #4
Ya, many of them would never bother. SheltieLover Nov 2022 #7
What was I thinking? Turbineguy Nov 2022 #9
Ikr? SheltieLover Nov 2022 #10
Rule 1: we can only help others who admit they have a problem & want help. SheltieLover Nov 2022 #11
The first step Turbineguy Nov 2022 #12
In their cases, yes SheltieLover Nov 2022 #13
All I needed was Mme. Defarge Nov 2022 #3
Great but learning these skills can help you when outcome isn't so favorable SheltieLover Nov 2022 #5
Ty XanaDUer2 Nov 2022 #6
There are 7 in this series. This is #3. SheltieLover Nov 2022 #8
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