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Turn the Mind
Turn the Mind is a skill you use to look at things in a different way. This can help you get unstuck from a difficult situation.
Turn the Mind is like being at a fork in the road.
If you go down one side, you keep yourself stuck in difficult emotions. If you use Turn the Mind to go down the other side, you can get unstuck by trying something new.
Turning the Mind is a choice.
Sometimes your thoughts about a situation can keep you stuck in negative emotions. When you practice Turn the Mind, you decide to think about things differently. This can change how you feel about the situation.
Practicing Turn the Mind can help you move toward Wise Mind and make an effective decision.
Look at this example of a difficult situation and how thoughts can keep you stuck.
Situation Thoughts Emotions Actions/Outcomes
Ride is 30 minutes late
“I can’t stand this. This is terrible. I hate this transportation company.”
Angry Frustrated Irritated Anxious
 Yelled at the driver when he got there
 Had a panic attack
 Got in a fight with roommate
To Turn the Mind, you need to find a different way to think about the situation.
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