psychology

Today was my last day at therapy. Take aways from these 13 weeks. 
It feels profound to me and finally a few things feels crystal clear. What I state in writing has the risk of sounding simple. 
However now I feel the sentence rather than knowing it purely. 
 (declarative ->procedural knowledge) 

All seems to be super counterintutive. 
- Relinguish the need to be happy and feel good. You do not have to feel good and you do not need to be happy. 

- Act "as if" when you do not feel like and you can reach authenticity in context. i.e House is leaking and you are meeting a person. Focus on why you are happy to see the person in front of you. It feels "as if" first but then you see that is what is real only. 
- Critic voice exists. (Shout out if you do not have one. I have questions). And the reason it is very good in short term games to get you to move. Anything useless would not exist innit. If you are playing long term games, it becomes extremely useless, worse disruptive.

Reflecting on the transformative journey through therapy, it becomes evident that embracing discomfort and practicing authenticity are key. The shift from declarative to procedural knowledge underscores the importance of acting "as if" to navigate challenging situations. Acknowledging the critical inner voice's role in short-term motivation versus long-term hindrance is crucial for sustained growth. Embrace the discomfort, and authenticity will follow.