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  2. Ironic process theory - Wikipedia

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    Ironic process theory (IPT), also known as the Pink elephant paradox [1] or White bear phenomenon, suggests that when an individual intentionally tries to avoid thinking a certain thought or feeling a certain emotion, a paradoxical effect is produced: the attempted avoidance not only fails in its object but in fact causes the thought or emotion to occur more frequently and more intensely. [2]

  3. How to stop intrusive thoughts once and for all, according to ...

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    Thought diffusion, says Abrams, means resisting fighting off your unwanted thoughts. Instead, “allow it to come and go and build the skills to tolerate them — this paradoxically can help ...

  4. Emotions in the workplace - Wikipedia

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    Emotions in the workplace play a large role in how an entire organization communicates within itself and to the outside world. "Events at work have real emotional impact on participants. The consequences of emotional states in the workplace, both behaviors and attitudes, have substantial significance for individuals, groups, and society". [1] "

  5. Experiential avoidance - Wikipedia

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    Engaging in self-destructive behaviors in an attempt to avoid feelings of boredom, emptiness, worthlessness. Not functioning or taking care of basic responsibilities (e.g., personal hygiene, waking up, showing up to work, shopping for food) because of the effort they demand and/or distress they evoke.

  6. Emotional labor - Wikipedia

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    Specifically, work-related tasks that require emotional work thought to be natural for women, such as caring and empathizing are requirements of many female-dominated occupations. However, according to Guy and Newman (2004), these feminized work tasks are not a part of formal job descriptions and performance evaluations: "Excluded from job ...

  7. 10 Ways to Tame Your Intrusive Thoughts - AOL

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    Intrusive thoughts are unwanted and disturbing, but also normal. Here’s why they happen—and how you can prevent or control them. 10 Ways to Tame Your Intrusive Thoughts

  8. Thought suppression - Wikipedia

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    Thought suppression is a psychoanalytical defense mechanism. It is a type of motivated forgetting in which an individual consciously attempts to stop thinking about a particular thought. [1] [2] It is often associated with obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD). [3]

  9. Cognitive inhibition - Wikipedia

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    Empathy causes an individual to understand the physical/emotional pain and suffering of others. When an interaction occurs, cognitive inhibition on the part of the individual causes him or her to respond appropriately and avoid upsetting someone already in physical or emotional pain. Again, this is important in maintaining social relationships.