Dealing with Mind Noise - The Passengers on the Bus ACT

If you've ever felt like your brain is constantly shouting directions at you while you're just trying to get through the day, the passengers on the bus act metaphor might be exactly what you need to hear right now. It's one of those psychological tools that sounds almost too simple when you first hear it, but once it clicks, it kind of changes everything about how you handle stress, anxiety, and those annoying "I'm not good enough" thoughts that like to pop up at the worst possible times. ...

March 1, 2026 · 7 min · Shaunna Amorim