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Passengers on the Bus

You're the bus driver, your thoughts are noisy passengers — drive despite their voices.

15 min Intermediate

Goal

Internalize a powerful metaphor separating driving (value-led behavior) from the accompanying mental noise.

Steps

1

Write your bus destination (a value/important project).

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

Inner calm from realizing thoughts are "passengers" not "drivers".

Evidence base

School: ACT

Founders: Steven C. Hayes (1999)

ACT's most famous metaphor for teaching perspective taking and committed action.

Frequently asked questions

How long does "Passengers on the Bus" take?

This exercise takes about 15 minutes, practiced solo in a Written reflection format.

When will I notice the effect of "Passengers on the Bus"?

Inner calm from realizing thoughts are "passengers" not "drivers". In the short term: Within a week, you can move with noisy thoughts present rather than waiting for silence.

Is "Passengers on the Bus" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on ACT (Steven C. Hayes (1999)). ACT's most famous metaphor for teaching perspective taking and committed action.

Is "Passengers on the Bus" suitable for beginners?

Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.

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