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- 1y
Whento use non engagement response and labelling
How do i know for what thoughts I should use non engagement and for what thoughts I should just label it and how do I know to which thoughts I should just let go?
How do i know for what thoughts I should use non engagement and for what thoughts I should just label it and how do I know to which thoughts I should just let go?
I just let them all go u less I’m needing to do critical thinking skills or brainstorm for work or a social event. It’s easier to do that than worry or fixate on which is which. And that can become a compulsion.
Non-engagement involves actively ignoring or not giving power to intrusive or distressing thoughts. You can practice this technique when you notice unhelpful or negative thoughts that you don't want to dwell on. Instead of engaging with these thoughts, try to redirect your attention to something positive or meaningful. Labeling involves acknowledging and accepting thoughts without judgment. This technique can be useful when you want to observe your thoughts without getting caught up in them. By labeling your thoughts as just thoughts, you create some distance and reduce their emotional impact. You can say to yourself, "I'm having the thought that..." or "I notice that I'm feeling..." Letting go involves recognizing that some thoughts are beyond your control and choosing not to attach significance to them. You can practice letting go when you encounter thoughts that are unproductive or unrealistic. Instead of trying to fight or change these thoughts, allow them to pass through your mind without getting caught up in them.
Everyone is different but I really struggle with labeling because my mind then kicks into argument mode and it’s harder to stop that compulsion to win the argument. Non engagement is my go to for that reason. I don’t know if that’s right or wrong but just my experience.
As in checking to see if a thought is present
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