Yes, I think that “tune out” is very helpful to give the mind a break to re-organize and refocus in a new way. Because, when we are embroiled in ourselves we can’t see the true picture and thus emerges the solution.Thank You Christina.
I think it is always good to focus on one think at a time.When, we feel “I am not good enough for something” we must know that if others can do it so can we and all that is desired is focus, practice, persistence and willingness.If something feels overwhelming then it is always good to divide it into sub-tasks and then approach and focus on one at a time and feel happy when each part is over.It gives me the energy to proceed.
And, if I am still not sure that I can do it or not then,I do an inquiry as taught by Byron Katie and the truth always comes out that it is an barrier in our mind and not in reality.
Also, when I see that I am thinking that “I already know something” then I recheck with myself to see if it is a ploy by my ego to avoid new things in my life to be secured in its old comfort zone or may be my ego would feel inferior to someone if I feel and show that I know less.And, most of the time what I find is there is always scope for growth and we can always learn from others what they know.When, we know something they also know something else and all of us grow this way when we share.