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What does it mean?
The speaker defends having a private mental space they retreat to occasionally.
In plain terms
I need a private place in my mind to visit.
What can you take from it?
Private mental spaces help cope with stress.

Where it applies

  • overwhelmed
  • lonely
  • need reflection

Putting it to work

  • meditate
  • journal
  • take a walk alone

Questions to consider

  • Where do you go when stressed?
  • What keeps you grounded?

Another view

Avoiding reality can become unhealthy.

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