Two Simple Tricks for Mentally Blocking Out Pain
Two Simple Tricks for Mentally Blocking Out Pain
- For example, your safe place could be a beach. Think of the smells, the sound of the waves, and the feeling of a gentle sea breeze against your body. The more sense you can bring in the better.
If that doesn't work, distract yourself. Tauben says that active engagement in challenges can help you override the pain you're feeling. Play a game on your phone or dive into some work. As long a it's challenging it will help some. Your mind and body switch focus and devote your mental resources to the new experience.
- For example, your safe place could be a beach. Think of the smells, the sound of the waves, and the feeling of a gentle sea breeze against your body. The more sense you can bring in the better.
If that doesn't work, distract yourself. Tauben says that active engagement in challenges can help you override the pain you're feeling. Play a game on your phone or dive into some work. As long a it's challenging it will help some. Your mind and body switch focus and devote your mental resources to the new experience.