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What happens when spend too much time trying to "escape" from your life?
First off, it is completely understandable to want to escape from your life at times. This world isn't setup in a way that fits everyone - every personality and persona.
But there are some costs that come with doing this too frequently and for extended periods of time. I want you to know the costs, as well as, some other ways to manage this reality.
Get my book: For When Everything is Burning
What’s Inside:
0:00 – Introduction
5:00 – Cost 1: Idealization of Crafted Realities
8:03 – Cost 2: Impact on Social Skills and Relationships
13:26 – Cost 3: Misallocation of Resources and Time
16:45 – Cost 5: Diminished Cognitive Performance and Attention
19:25 – Cost 6: Imagination and Disconnection from Reality
22:25 – Cost 7: Escapism and its Impact on Real-World Experience
25:55 – Summary: Understanding the 7 Costs of Excessive Fantasy
EngagementDisclaimer: This content is not intended to be a replacement for receiving treatment. It is purely educational in nature. My relationship with you is that of presenter and audience, not therapist and client. But I do care.
By Scott Eilers4.9
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What happens when spend too much time trying to "escape" from your life?
First off, it is completely understandable to want to escape from your life at times. This world isn't setup in a way that fits everyone - every personality and persona.
But there are some costs that come with doing this too frequently and for extended periods of time. I want you to know the costs, as well as, some other ways to manage this reality.
Get my book: For When Everything is Burning
What’s Inside:
0:00 – Introduction
5:00 – Cost 1: Idealization of Crafted Realities
8:03 – Cost 2: Impact on Social Skills and Relationships
13:26 – Cost 3: Misallocation of Resources and Time
16:45 – Cost 5: Diminished Cognitive Performance and Attention
19:25 – Cost 6: Imagination and Disconnection from Reality
22:25 – Cost 7: Escapism and its Impact on Real-World Experience
25:55 – Summary: Understanding the 7 Costs of Excessive Fantasy
EngagementDisclaimer: This content is not intended to be a replacement for receiving treatment. It is purely educational in nature. My relationship with you is that of presenter and audience, not therapist and client. But I do care.

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