The Art of Letting Go

One way to practice self-distancing is to use language that reflects a third-person perspective, such as referring to oneself by name or using "he/she/they" instead of "I/me/my."

By creating space between oneself and a source of conflict or strong emotions, individuals can gain a more reflective perspective on the situation and identify strategies for moving forward

romote the ability to let go of negative experiences

Healthy self-distancing involves taking an observer's perspective on one's own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in order to gain greater self-awareness and insight

nother benefit of psychological distancing is its ability to promote emotion regulation

sychological distancing can be beneficial is by helping individuals gain a clearer perspective on a situation

began by taking note of what triggered these negative thoughts

People’s judgments are based on their own experiences and are not necessarily objective facts.

onjudgmental thinking is the act of observing and recognizing one’s thoughts without attaching any labels or opinions to them

hroughout the morning routine, they try to stay present and engaged with each moment, rather than letting one’s mind wander or getting lost in thoughts or worries about the day ahead.