Why the passengers on a bus metaphor actually works
I first heard about the passengers on a bus metaphor during a period when my brain felt like a browser with sixty-four tabs open, half of them playing music I couldn't find. It's a central concept in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and while it might sound a bit "self-help 101" at first glance, it's actually one of the most practical ways to handle the noise inside your head. If you've ever felt paralyzed by self-doubt or stuck in a loop of overthinking, this mental model might be exactly what you need to get moving again. ...