What signifies crossing a significant threshold in one's internal monologue regarding a situation?

Answer

Shifting from 'How can we fix this?' or 'How can I make this work?' to 'I wonder what life would be like if I weren't in this?'

Crossing a significant threshold occurs internally when the focus shifts from repair efforts within the current context to wondering about life outside of it, indicating that the energy required to maintain the status quo exceeds the potential reward.

What signifies crossing a significant threshold in one's internal monologue regarding a situation?
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