Therapist Session 08-10-2021

[manuel_moe_g]

when deal with things as "situations" i have a choice how to respond

when deal with things as "statements about my immutable identity" i have No Choice how to respond

you can be "not contented" and still love yourself, opt for neutrality when things are sub-optimal, instead of self-hatred

when impatient use as a prompt to really hug that little guy inside of me that represents my inner-child

when impatient make the choice to use a "compassionate cue" to really hug that little guy inside of me

and feel his smile, because the grown-up is loving, not disappointed

[Beany Boo]

Loving this.

You’re starting to jump out of the groove rather than follow a cycle you’re not comfortable with.

[oak]

Agreed. Thanks for sharing, Manuel Moe. Keep us updated.

[manuel_moe_g]

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Stay focused with many unpleasant tasks 08-11-2021

will use usual strategy of  numbered list, random  choice, working for just a  few minutes 
	don't forget about the 20% of the task that captures 80% of the value
	maybe a random amount of minutes working on each
what about temptations to use distractions to manage mood
	good for me in the very short-term, very bad for me in the long-term
	patience
		there will be slip-ups
	compassion
		hug that little guy inside of me
	not contented, being neutral about it
		make it about the situation, not about my fixed identity

[rivergirl]

Thank you for sharing, Manny.

The fixed identity part seems crucial.

Wishing you well in continuing with small but significant changes.

rg