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MENTAL MODEL · M2450

Monkey Mind

Monkey Mind
BehaviorHigh supportPsychology
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

Describes the human consciousness as being like a monkey, jumping uncontrollably from one thought to another, restless and unable to stop.

SCAFFOLDING EFFECT

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Reduce cognitive load

Become aware of the chaos of thinking. Recognizing the 'monkey mind' is the first step to taming it. Through meditation or focused practice, the goal is not to kill the monkey, but to give it a task (such as focusing on the breath) to calm it down.

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Human consciousness, like a monkey, jumps uncontrollably from one thought to another, restless and unable to stop; recognizing the 'monkey mind' is the first step to taming it, and calming it through meditation or focused practice.

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