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# Notice the stories you tell yourself. False...
> Notice the stories you tell yourself. False narratives can feel comforting because they offer excuses, blame, or sympathy, but they keep you stagnant instead of helping you take responsibility.
**Source:** [[livestreams/Reading the Message Inside a Mood - Workbook|Reading the Message Inside a Mood]]
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“Notice the stories you tell yourself. False narratives can feel comforting because they offer excuses, blame, or sympathy, but they keep you stagnant instead of helping you take responsibility.”
— Bryant McGill
https://bryantmcgill.com/quotes/quotes-notice-stories-tell-helping-take-responsibility
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