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Maya’s outlook is marked by a joyful presence and a resilient mindset. She acknowledges her struggles with anxiety and mental chatter but employs distancing techniques—viewing her problems from a third-person perspective—to manage emotional distress.
Her appreciation for cognitive tools and psychology’s lessons highlights her belief that resilience is cultivated through intentional effort and self-awareness. She champions the idea that humans have the capacity—and responsibility—to shape their inner worlds through practices like reflection, perspective-taking, and self-compassion.