The human mind is an incredibly useful thing. It enables us to think, learn, use language, imagine, remember, solve problems, create, empathise... and much else.

BUT, it also causes a lot of suffering for human beings. Have a look at this short and engaging animation (from Russ Harris who you may have met earlier in the ACT in a nutshell video) to learn more about how our minds can create problems:

So, what can we do to cultivate a healthier relationship with our wonderful but danger-fixated minds?

Start by noticing what your mind is doing.

Then name what it is doing. Something like: "Oh, there's my mind predicting the worst again" or "Thinking about what could go wrong here again".

Have a look at this short video:

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