Have You Ever Used the TV Viewer's Eyes Trick to Face Your Challenges?
Posted on September 17, 2023 by Rasha Al-Aloosi, One of Thousands of Life Coaches on Noomii.
Gain insights from watching TV. Detach emotionally from life's challenges, make better decisions, and react effectively
When we watch a movie or a TV series, we tend to be judgmental about the main characters and other characters. We continually offer our opinions and wonder why they don’t make what seems like the obvious choice to us. We might say things like, “Why didn’t they respond differently?” or “It’s so clear that they should do this.” We get excited and comment on the show we’re watching. More often than not, our suggestions turn out to be correct.
However, let’s pause for a moment and consider something essential. Why do the characters in the show make these seemingly obvious mistakes? The answer is simple: because we’re watching from the outside, detached from the story, and can offer our advice and opinions without being emotionally involved. Most of the time, our advice is indeed correct.
This realization brings us to an important point. When we face challenges or difficult times in our own lives, it’s beneficial to take a moment and look at the situation from the perspective of a TV viewer. By distancing ourselves emotionally, we can make better decisions and react more effectively
