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Self-distancing is one's ability to reflect on past events/emotions as an objective observer.[1]
The benefits of self-distancing is that gives one: a broader perspective, more appropriate emotional responses to situations and it boosts creativity as it can clear interfering negative emotions and allow one to think more creatively and move from seeing the problem as an insolvable and/or concrete problem to a more abstract problem.[2]
Self-distancing and better decision making
- Distanced self-talk increases rational self-interest, Nature, 2022
- Zooming Out: The Impact of Distance on our Decisions, TheDecisionLab.com
Journaling and improvement of self-distancing
See also: Diary
Journaling improves self-distancing, self-awareness and mindfulness.[3][4][5][6] Self-distancing is one's ability to reflect on past events/emotions as an objective observer.[7] This improves one's ability to break away from a nonstop cycle of obsessive thinking and brooding.[8]
See also
External links
- The Art Of Self-Distancing
- Step Back to Move Forward? An Examination of Self-Distancing and Negative Interpersonal Experiences, Duke University
- Self-Distancing: Theory, Research, and Current Directions, Science Direct
References
- ↑ The Benefits of Creating a Journaling Routine By Sarah Bence, OTR/L, VeryWellHealth.com
- ↑ What is Psychological Distancing? 4 Helpful Techniques by Alicia Nortje, Ph.D
- ↑ The Benefits of Creating a Journaling Routine By Sarah Bence, OTR/L, VeryWellHealth.com
- ↑ Ready, Set, Journal! 64 Journaling Prompts for Self-Discovery, PsychCentral
- ↑ 12 Journal Prompts for Emotional Health and Awareness, PsychCentral.com
- ↑ What’s All This About Journaling?, New York Times, 2018
- ↑ The Benefits of Creating a Journaling Routine By Sarah Bence, OTR/L, VeryWellHealth.com
- ↑ 5 Benefits of Journaling for Mental Health, PositivePsychology.com