Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago

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0:00 Sticky thoughts...
0:40 Why are self-defeating thoughts so sticky?
4:55 Why fighting them doesn't work
7:05 (1) Recognise when a thought is unworkable
8:45 (2) Connect to the present moment
10:07 How to distance yourself from your thoughts
12:26 (3) Make choices that align with your values
14:32 (4) Tune into the emotion behind the thought
16:41 Summary & outro rizz

Therapist who inspired this video:
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