When your mind keeps reopening the same question, it can leave you exhausted and longing for relief. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) begins by acknowledging how hard that is. You practice looking at thoughts with some distance, making space for the feelings...
When “I’m going to fail” feels convincing, the fear and tension that come with it can be exhausting. If stepping back feels difficult, that does not mean you are doing something wrong. Cognitive defusion is a gentle practice of noticing thoughts with some distance...
