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Want more? Revisit chapter 5 📘 of THE WHOLE-BRAIN CHILD, and turn to the section “Stuck on the Rim” (page 97-98) to dive deeper.
April 3, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Want more? Revisit chapter 5 📘 of THE WHOLE-BRAIN CHILD, and turn to the section “Stuck on the Rim” (page 97-98) to dive deeper.
As parents (or adults re-parenting ourselves), one of the best things we can do is realize that we have choices about what we focus on and where we place our attention. And over time, with practice, we can learn to direct our attention in ways that are most helpful to ourselves and those around us.
April 3, 2025 at 5:33 PM
As parents (or adults re-parenting ourselves), one of the best things we can do is realize that we have choices about what we focus on and where we place our attention. And over time, with practice, we can learn to direct our attention in ways that are most helpful to ourselves and those around us.
Instead of saying “I FEEL lonely” or “I FEEL sad right now,” they say, “I AM lonely” or “I AM sad”. The danger is that the temporary state of mind can be perceived as a permanent part of their self. The STATE comes to be seen as a TRAIT that defines who they are.”
April 3, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Instead of saying “I FEEL lonely” or “I FEEL sad right now,” they say, “I AM lonely” or “I AM sad”. The danger is that the temporary state of mind can be perceived as a permanent part of their self. The STATE comes to be seen as a TRAIT that defines who they are.”
“When children [or adults] experience a particular state of mind, such as feeling frustrated or lonely, they may be tempted to define themselves based on that temporary experience, as opposed to understanding that that’s simply how they feel at that moment.
April 3, 2025 at 5:33 PM
“When children [or adults] experience a particular state of mind, such as feeling frustrated or lonely, they may be tempted to define themselves based on that temporary experience, as opposed to understanding that that’s simply how they feel at that moment.