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\"MinimalismLove this quote. Oddly enough, it’s also a principle of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, to regain control over your choices.<\/span><\/p>\n

That way, even the annoying stimuli in your life lead to responses that actually benefit you … and you start running your own show, rather than just responding reflexively.<\/span><\/p>\n

“in that space is our power to choose our response.<\/span><\/p>\n

In our response lies our growth and freedom”<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Love this quote. Oddly enough, it’s also a principle of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, to regain control over your choices. 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