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The Benefits of Keeping a Mental Log with Dr. Jud Brewer
15:42 - 23:01 (07:19)
Dr. Jud Brewer explains how keeping a mental log of our experiences can help us notice patterns in our thoughts and emotions and ultimately help us manage them more effectively.
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The speakers discuss the pros and cons of DIY mind hacking, including potential bias toward rational, scientific, utilitarian personalities on websites that promote it, and its potential for optimization and self-improvement.
15:42 - 18:34 (02:52)
Summary
The speakers discuss the pros and cons of DIY mind hacking, including potential bias toward rational, scientific, utilitarian personalities on websites that promote it, and its potential for optimization and self-improvement.
ChapterThe Benefits of Keeping a Mental Log with Dr. Jud Brewer
Episode#302 - Ryan Bush - A Guide To Mental Self-Mastery
PodcastModern Wisdom
By building the habit of keeping a log of what's happening in your mind, you can catch emotional experiences and alter the emotional trajectory quickly enough to bypass them.
18:35 - 21:42 (03:06)
Summary
By building the habit of keeping a log of what's happening in your mind, you can catch emotional experiences and alter the emotional trajectory quickly enough to bypass them. Meditation techniques like sitting and walking meditation can help in introspection, but keeping a log can help in building self-awareness off the cushion.
ChapterThe Benefits of Keeping a Mental Log with Dr. Jud Brewer
Episode#302 - Ryan Bush - A Guide To Mental Self-Mastery
PodcastModern Wisdom
By writing down triggering events, thoughts, and emotions, as well as identifying cognitive distortions and replacing them with positive beliefs, one can eliminate negative habits and improve their emotional state.
21:42 - 23:01 (01:19)
Summary
By writing down triggering events, thoughts, and emotions, as well as identifying cognitive distortions and replacing them with positive beliefs, one can eliminate negative habits and improve their emotional state.