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2.2 Examples When Not Having to Think Is Helpful

2. Examples of Scripts and Stories in Our Lives

### Topic 1.2: Helpful vs. Harmful Scripts Here, we will differentiate between supportive and counterproductive scripts. Understanding this distinction is crucial for fostering a positive mindset. #### ?…

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2.2 The Purpose of Memory ​

2. Understanding the Brain’s Default Modes ​

Your brain remembers not what’s true, but what’s useful for staying safe, successful, and socially connected. Most of us believe memory is a system for storing accurate records…

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2.2 The Trap of “Justifying” Actions

2. Understanding Your Brain’s Default mode

Let's review what happens when our brains get stuck.Have you ever snapped at someone, then later thought, “Well, they were being rude anyway”? Or avoided a task and…

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2.2 Why Are Scripts and Stories Beneficial

2. Understanding Scripts and Stories

It’s easy to see how scripts and stories can limit us—especially when they lock us into habits that no longer fit our lives. But before we begin to…

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3.2 Empathy in Easy Times

3. Empathy – Connecting with Others and Self

When we think of empathy, we often imagine comforting someone in pain or listening deeply during a conflict. But real empathy isn’t limited to difficult situations. It also…

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3.2 Saboteur Lies ​

3. Recognizing Saboteurs and Scripts

Saboteur behaviors like blame, perfectionism, or avoidance are backed by mental scripts that make those behaviors feel not only acceptable, but necessary. We call these Saboteur lies. They’re…

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3.2 Society-Wide Stories

3. Becoming Aware of the Stories We Live in

Not all stories live in your head alone. Some live in the culture around you. From the way we greet one another, to how we eat, learn, or…

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3.2 The Gift of Learning: What Can You Learn?

3. The Sage Perspective: Transforming Obstacles into Opportunities

When something goes wrong, the most natural impulse is to ask: Why did this happen? From the Sage perspective, the more helpful move is to shift the question.…