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Naming Thoughts: "My Mind Is Telling Me..."
Prefix every thought with "my mind is telling me..." to see you are not it.
Goal
Create a simple linguistic gap between "I" and the thought, enough to reclaim response choice.
Steps
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Notice a recurring negative thought today.
Expected Outcome
Immediate
A drop in the thought's "truthiness" when heard inside the label.
Evidence base
School: ACT / Relational Frame Theory
Founders: Steven C. Hayes (2005)
Linguistic deliteralization technique. ACT's simplest and fastest tool.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does "Naming Thoughts: "My Mind Is Telling Me..."" take?
This exercise takes about 5 minutes, practiced solo in a Written reflection format.
When will I notice the effect of "Naming Thoughts: "My Mind Is Telling Me...""?
A drop in the thought's "truthiness" when heard inside the label. In the short term: After a week, your mind self-labels thoughts without prompting.
Is "Naming Thoughts: "My Mind Is Telling Me..."" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on ACT / Relational Frame Theory (Steven C. Hayes (2005)). Linguistic deliteralization technique. ACT's simplest and fastest tool.
Is "Naming Thoughts: "My Mind Is Telling Me..."" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Beginner. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.
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