I can read minds, but I'm illiterate - Mitch Hedberg
Is it possible to know if 'they think I'm ____'? Their actions and words may point to one outcome, but how often have others misread your actions and words? Is it likely that your skills outweigh theirs?
Mind-reading is a huge problem for all of us. We imagine what others are thinking and then react to that. All to often we imagine that they are thinking the worst about us. As a result we build resentment towards them and dissatisfaction with ourselves.
'They did ____ because ____', How can we know the thoughts that lead to the action? We often don't know why we perform some of our own actions.
Task
1. Take a mental note whenever you notice yourself mind reading (They think ____, They did that because ____)
2. Imagine others want the best for you. Repeat positive thoughts when you see others. (They love me, They think I'm cool, They want to be my friend).
3. After a week take a mental note of how much better you feel.
'They did ____ because ____', How can we know the thoughts that lead to the action? We often don't know why we perform some of our own actions.
Task
1. Take a mental note whenever you notice yourself mind reading (They think ____, They did that because ____)
2. Imagine others want the best for you. Repeat positive thoughts when you see others. (They love me, They think I'm cool, They want to be my friend).
3. After a week take a mental note of how much better you feel.
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