Why you can't stop intrusive thoughts but you can choose them #psychology #mindfulness

Name: Why you can't stop intrusive thoughts but you can choose them #psychology #mindfulness
Uploaded: 2026-02-08T17:00:16+00:00
Duration: 13 s
Channel: Mitchell Palmer
Description: In this brief segment, Mitchell Palmer explains that while we cannot control which intrusive thoughts or mental scenes arise, we have the power to decide…

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In this brief segment, Mitchell Palmer explains that while we cannot control which intrusive thoughts or mental scenes arise, we have the power to decide whether to engage with them or turn away. By consciously choosing which thoughts to attend to, we can cultivate inner resilience, which he refers to as becoming "unshakables."