How to Remove Mental Blocks
I thought about what it means to remove mental blocks.
I was reminded of Coby from the manga One Piece. Coby had a strong desire to join the Navy, but he had convinced himself that he couldn't. On top of that, he was just a small boy stuck on the pirate Alvida's ship.
One day, Coby meets Luffy, the protagonist of One Piece.
Luffy said this to Coby:
"It's not about whether I can or can't. I'm doing it because I want to. I've decided to become the Pirate King, so if I die fighting for that, then that's fine!"
Hearing that, Coby...
In this one panel, Coby says "impossible" 11 times:
"Impossible, absolutely impossible, impossible, impossible, impossible, impossible, impossible, impossible, impossible, impossible, impossible."
He is convinced it's "impossible" with extraordinary determination, haha.
Luffy: "I've decided that I will..."
"I decide"
This sense of agency is the keyword for mental blocks.
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Now, regarding the title of this post, I think the way to remove mental blocks is to "have positive agency."
"I decide" that I will become the Pirate King.
"I decide" that it is absolutely impossible.
Both positive and negative states are exercising agency. It's a matter of which one you choose, isn't it?
A mental block is a state where you are exercising agency to decide on a negative conclusion yourself.
That is why, when thinking about how to remove mental blocks as a countermeasure,I believe you should start by strongly, strongly recognizing that "I am the one deciding."I think that is where you should begin.
The reason is that when I have received consultations from friends who want to remove their mental blocks, many of them had a low awareness that "I am the one deciding."
Perhaps it is because their desire for self-preservation is too strong. I get the impression that they are shifting the blame to others, thinking it's not their fault.
Shifting blame means:
Work conditions,
Having bad luck with bosses,
Family cooperation,
Where you live,
Low salary,
Not having enough time,
Not having information,
The environment not being good, and so on...
All of those things are things you are creating yourself. First, recognize that they are the result of choices you have made, andif you are serious,I think you should just properly face yourself.
If you find yourself complaining, "Even if you say that..."
you're probably just not serious about it.
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ChatGPT
I asked ChatGPT a question.
Q: Tell me how to remove mental blocks.
The methods for resolving mental blocks vary from person to person, but here are some general approaches: ① Practice mindfulness meditation. Mindfulness meditation is said to reduce stress and generate creative ideas by focusing on your emotions and thoughts and calming your mind. ② Try writing. By writing down your thoughts and emotions on paper, you can organize the information in your head. Also, writing allows you to view yourself objectively, which can lead to new ideas. ③ Spend time in a new environment. By placing yourself in a new environment, you can receive new stimuli. Stepping away from your daily life and encountering new cultures, languages, and people can broaden the scope of your ideas. ④ Brainstorm ideas. If it is difficult to come up with ideas alone, brainstorming in a group can also be effective. Listening to others' opinions and sharing your own ideas can lead to new insights. ⑤ Move your body. Moving your body increases blood flow and reduces stress. There are also ideas that come to mind during exercise. It is important to find an exercise that suits you, such as jogging, yoga, or walking. It is important to try these methods and find what works for you. Also, if you have a mental block, it is recommended that you consult a professional rather than worrying alone.
As always, ChatGPT is amazing!
This time, the "recognition of agency" in the answer I came up with was not present in ChatGPT's response, so it seems my answer was unfortunately not very general. I don't think it was incorrect, though.
ChatGPT's answers are always wonderful, and I am constantly impressed. I asked about how to remove mental blocks seriously, and the points ① through ⑤ above are all things I intend to try. I have actually had past experiences with them myself, so the level of conviction is very high.
On the other hand, even if I snap at ChatGPT, saying, "Have you ever done this? Tell me about your experiences," ChatGPT is not human, so it likely has no experience.
That is why, while reading the answers, I always feel like they are bloodless responses. Well, in reality, it doesn't have blood, after all...
I've spewed venom again...
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