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INT

Mental·5 min·+25 XP

Use silly voice

This technique reduces anxiety and helps detach from negative thoughts.

What You'll Do

Repeat your anxious thoughts in a silly voice for 5 minutes.

Scientific Basis

Silent repetition of anxious thought in a silly voice (“voice technique”) before allowing it to fade reduced subjective believability and anxiety by ~25%, easing mood through playful detachment.

Kishita, N., et al. (2014). Measuring the effect of cognitive defusion using the Implicit Relational Assessment Procedure. (Same study)

The Science of Impact

This technique can significantly lower anxiety levels, making it a practical tool for mental health.

Improving mood through playful detachment can enhance overall quality of life.

Utilizing defusion strategies may reduce reliance on medication for anxiety management.

Pro Tips

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Practice the voice technique by repeating anxious thoughts in a silly voice for 5 minutes daily.

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Incorporate this technique into your routine whenever you feel overwhelmed.

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Share this method with friends or family to promote collective wellbeing.