#psychological-patterns

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fromSilicon Canals
22 hours ago

The quiet power of people who stopped explaining themselves - Silicon Canals

Most of us have been trained since childhood to account for our choices. The cumulative message is: your decisions require external approval to be valid. By adulthood, this becomes an invisible reflex. We over-explain our "no." We pre-empt judgment with disclaimers. We narrate our reasoning to coworkers, friends, even strangers - not because anyone demanded it, but because silence feels dangerous.
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fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

3 Powerful Mantras for Telling Ourselves Better Stories

Embodied learning and compassionate mental mantras transform repetitive, unconscious patterns into self-acceptance and inner calm.
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fromBig Think
9 months ago

Most people freeze in a crisis. Here's why - and how to stop it

People often misjudge their reactions in emergencies, and understanding our 'disaster personality' can be crucial.
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