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Thoughts Are Simulations, Not Reality
- Thoughts are simulations not facts; attention fuses you to past or future scenarios and hijacks present-moment data.
- Recognizing simulation gives you choice and reduces automatic reactivity.
Stress Makes Attention Fragile
- Stress, threat and negative mood make attention vulnerable and degrade performance.
- Mindfulness counters those vulnerabilities by training presence-centered, non-editorial awareness.
Use The Find-Your-Flashlight Practice
- Practice 'find your flashlight': focus on a breath-related sensory target, notice when you wander, then re-direct attention back.
- Start 30 seconds to 1 minute and build toward about 12 minutes daily for training effects.