Sublime

It is about making those seemingly small everyday choices conscious and intentional.

states, learning what may have triggered a dangerous emotional collapse or an inflation, the more we can attend to psychological well-being as a practice, something to exercise and improve at, not simply something to fall victim to and about which to depend upon others for answers.

In the fixed mindset, however, the loss of one’s self to failure can be a permanent, haunting trauma.

it with the emotions you would like to feel more of in your everyday life instead of the low mood.

The first three flexibility skills provide powerful support in staying the course. Defusion disempowers these unhelpful thoughts. Connecting with our authentic self helps us avoid the sway of pliance and becoming preoccupied by what others think of our progress,

Forgas goes on to explain, “Evolutionary theory suggests that we should embrace all of our emotions, as each has an important role to play under the right circumstances. So, though you may seek ways to increase happiness, don’t haphazardly push away your sadness. No doubt, it’s there for good reason.”