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Related: About this forumPsychology 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-loopsShifting 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
Rule 1: we can only help others who admit they have a problem & want help.
SheltieLover
Nov 2022
#11
Great but learning these skills can help you when outcome isn't so favorable
SheltieLover
Nov 2022
#5
Turbineguy
(38,440 posts)1. Too many big words
for MAGAts
SheltieLover
(59,812 posts)2. It's not intended for magats.
It's intended for those striving to be healthy & happy.
Turbineguy
(38,440 posts)4. ..
SheltieLover
(59,812 posts)7. Ya, many of them would never bother.
They're perfect. Just look at any tfg asshat "rally."
Turbineguy
(38,440 posts)9. What was I thinking?
SheltieLover
(59,812 posts)10. Ikr?
SheltieLover
(59,812 posts)11. Rule 1: we can only help others who admit they have a problem & want help.
Turbineguy
(38,440 posts)12. The first step
is to admit "I'm an asshole!"
SheltieLover
(59,812 posts)13. In their cases, yes
Mme. Defarge
(8,559 posts)3. All I needed was
the Pink Flop we had on Tuesday!
SheltieLover
(59,812 posts)5. Great but learning these skills can help you when outcome isn't so favorable
XanaDUer2
(14,337 posts)6. Ty
You're so supportive. Yeah, first year disabled, so it's hitting harder. I'll check this out.
SheltieLover
(59,812 posts)8. There are 7 in this series. This is #3.