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| | | Q | | What was the most helpful mental health advice you ever received? | | | | A | | "I've read a lot of self-improvement books. For someone who has a history of anxiety, people pleasing, overthinking, and black-and-white thinking, Miguel Ruiz's book "The Four Agreements" was a revelation for my mental wellness. The precepts are as follows:
"Don't make assumptions about what other people are thinking or feeling. Always do your best to be cognizant that your best looks different day by day. Don't take things personally. Be impeccable with your word." — Kristin Currin-Sheehan, editor
"Try to look for the gray area and remember that two conflicting things can exist at once. I also struggle with black-and-white thinking, but things aren't so clear cut like that (even if it feels that way in my brain). My therapist suggested I break out of this by looking for the 'maybes' in situations — maybe it's not what I originally thought, maybe it's (insert alternative thing) instead. Sounds simple, but this forces me to think and see outside of my own experience, which sometimes feels like the only possible perspective. It's been a game-changer for me." — Morgan Mandriota, newsletter editor | | | | | |
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