Phase 2: The Pretense - Strategies/1/Techniques/3

As we've established in Phase 1: The Denial, our goal remains the same: to escape the crushing despair of reality.

• Back to Phase 1: The Denial
• Forward to Phase 3: The Grand Illusion
• Alternative Strategies

Technique 3: Distractive Overthinking

Distractive overthinking involves deliberately overcomplicating your thoughts with unnecessary, unrelated ideas to avoid the crushing simplicity of the present moment.

Example: While stuck in a monotonous meeting, you might start daydreaming about a world record-breaking snail racing championship, completely unrelated to the topic at hand.

• Subtechnique 1: The Snail Analogy
• Subtechnique 2: The Infinite Loop of Irrelevant Ideas

Side Effects

Side effects may include:

• Increased mental fatigue due to excessive mental gymnastics
• Heightened sense of disconnection from reality
• Unpredictable mood swings

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