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Passengers on the Bus
You're the bus driver. Hard thoughts are noisy passengers, but you stay on the road.
Goal
Separate driver-role from thought-role — no need to negotiate with every inner voice.
Steps
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Imagine driving a bus. Destination = your values.
Expected Outcome
Immediate
Discover you can move with hard thoughts.
Evidence base
School: ACT
Founders: Steven C. Hayes (1999)
Hayes's classic metaphor.
Keywords
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Frequently asked questions
How long does "Passengers on the Bus" take?
This exercise takes about 15 minutes, practiced solo in a Creative format.
When will I notice the effect of "Passengers on the Bus"?
Discover you can move with hard thoughts. In the short term: Negotiation costs with negative thoughts drop.
Is "Passengers on the Bus" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on ACT (Steven C. Hayes (1999)). Hayes's classic metaphor.
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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