Zoom out

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Claim

To zoom out means to change our Perspective and gain Clarity is achieved through definition and presentation, and often combines with Separating actions from identity allows growth.

Explanation

It is to either think of the "big picture", or the "long game" Short term bias. To step outside of the current situation and view it as an observer, rather than as an experiencer Some knowledge requires direct experience to fully understand. It also means to think more abstractly, and try to connect different points of information that on the surface look different Systems thinking reveals mechanisms enabling effective change.

Why it matters

Often, zooming out allows us to take a Break, to slow down which is essential for our wellbeing. It helps us avoid, or revert cases of Emotional hijacking is uncontrolled System 1 dominance over reasoning, by stepping outside ourselves, trying to see things as they are Seeing reality without subjective bias reduces distortion, and think about other people and not just ourselves Preferring personal benefits blinds us to others' perspectives.

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🔼Topic:: Inner Critic and Self-Perception ↩️Origin:: 🔗Link::