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Key takeaways from How to Have Better Conversations with Yourself
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Self-distancing, on the other hand, involves imagining oneself having a quiet conversation with a third party who calls you by your first name.
Your Self-Distancing Script Imagine having a conversation with a calm and neutral third party. Have this imaginary person address you by your first name. 1. Acknowledge that you are hurt or threatened by the events that have triggered these thoughts. 2. Calmly remind yourself about similar events where you endured, survived, or triumphed. 3. Ask yourself to imagine yourself in the future. How important will today’s pain be?
In self-immersion conversations, the words “I” and “me” are frequently used. Self-distancing, on the other hand, involves imagining oneself having a quiet conversation with a third party who calls you by your first name. There is research showing that self-distancing conversations are linked to fewer reported negative emotions. Self-distancing conversations are more likely to focus on positive behaviors that will lead to closure.
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