Our brains sometimes play tricks on us that distort reality.
Two of those tricks are called magnification and minimization.
Swipe for some simple strategies to spot and deal with those ➡️
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Research shows that the best way to deal with negativity is to observe it, without reaction and without judgment. Then consciously label each negative feeling and replace it with positive, compassionate, and solution-based thoughts.
Chris Voss • Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It
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a powerful process for challenging our automatic irrational thoughts and managing anxiety. It’s called decatastrophizing.
Al Pittampalli • Persuadable: How Great Leaders Change Their Minds to Change the World
an agile mind drastically improves your chances of success and happiness. But the flip side is also true: an inflexible mind fuels anxiety and stress and a “stickiness” that can torpedo your life.