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You can waste a lot of time trying to decide whether your thoughts are actually true; again and again your mind will try to suck you into that debate. But although at times this is important, most of the time it is irrelevant—and wastes a lot of energy. The more useful approach is to ask, “Does this thought offer anything useful? If I let it guide me, will it take me toward or away from the life I want?” If this thought is offering something helpful, then make good use of it; allow it to guide what you do. But if it’s not offering anything of value, unhook.
The Happiness Trap
Harris, Russ
Why is self-reflection important? Well, to begin with, self-reflection is one of the key ingredients of gratitude. The other key ingredient is attention. Attention and self-reflection provide the best conditions for us to cultivate an authentic sense of gratitude.
A Natural Approach to Mental Wellness
Gregg Krech
By the dawn of the Industrial Revolution, the religious impulse behind these regimens had been long forgotten. The monastery gave way to the factory. Ritual dissolved into routine.
Routine Maintenance, by Meghan O’Gieblyn
harpers.org
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