posterDefusion
The Chessboard Metaphor — A Visual Explainer
An original poster illustrating cognitive defusion through the chessboard metaphor — you are the board, not the pieces.
June 19, 2026 · 2 sources
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MythsMind is a personal project sharing posters, explainers, and commentary inspired by ACT. Every post points you to the original sources — papers, trainers, and public resources — so you can explore further on your own.
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Values Compass — Finding Direction Under Stress
A compass-style visual for clarifying what matters when goals feel far away or motivation is low.
June 17, 2026 · 2 sources
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Passengers on the Bus — Making Room for Difficult Feelings
An original illustration of the classic ACT bus metaphor — unwanted passengers can ride along while you choose the route.
June 14, 2026 · 2 sources
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The Chessboard Metaphor — A Visual Explainer
An original poster illustrating cognitive defusion through the chessboard metaphor — you are the board, not the pieces.
June 19, 2026 · 2 sources
posterValues
Values Compass — Finding Direction Under Stress
A compass-style visual for clarifying what matters when goals feel far away or motivation is low.
June 17, 2026 · 2 sources
posterAcceptance
Passengers on the Bus — Making Room for Difficult Feelings
An original illustration of the classic ACT bus metaphor — unwanted passengers can ride along while you choose the route.
June 14, 2026 · 2 sources
posterPresent Moment
Dropping Anchor — Grounding in the Present Moment
A visual companion to the dropping anchor exercise for grounding when emotions feel overwhelming.
June 11, 2026 · 2 sources
essaySelf as Context
Sky & Weather — Self as Context
A short essay and visual on the observing self — holding experience without being defined by it.
June 9, 2026 · 2 sources