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How to Stop Fighting Intrusive or Negative Thoughts - Passengers on a Bus Exercise from ACT

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This 14-minute video from Therapy in a Nutshell introduces the powerful "Passengers on a Bus" metaphor from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help manage intrusive thoughts and overthinking. Learn how to stop letting negative thoughts control your life by understanding that you are not your thoughts—you are the driver of your bus. Discover practical techniques for dealing with overwhelming thoughts that interfere with happiness, productivity, and relationships. The presenter explains this concept developed by Dr. Steven Hayes, ACT's founder, offering a transformative perspective shift for those struggling with persistent negative thinking patterns. The video includes resources for emotion regulation and mental health support, drawing from various therapeutic approaches including ACT, Systems Theory, positive psychology, and bio-psycho-social approaches to mental wellness.

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How to Stop Fighting Intrusive or Negative Thoughts-Passengers on a Bus Exercise from ACT

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  • Roaid Ahmad
    The "Passengers on a Bus" exercise from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps manage intrusive or negative thoughts by visualizing them as passengers on a bus.

    *Here's how it works:*
    - Imagine you're driving a bus (your life).
    - Notice thoughts like "I'm not good enough" as passengers.
    - Acknowledge them without engaging or arguing.
    - Focus on driving towards your values (goals).

    This exercise promotes acceptance of thoughts without letting them control actions. It helps distance yourself from unhelpful thoughts and refocus on meaningful pursuits.
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    Nesskya Rashnah Immaillah
    I love this course. It's very enjoyable, hassle-free, and accessible. It's suitable for those who can't afford it, those who need knowledge, and those who are eager to learn. I am grateful that I found this site, this site really helped me. But, it's a bit boring, and honestly, it confused me at first. Try something more lively and accessible. Just a suggestion.
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