One thing I read recently that has stuck (it seems obvious) is around hard truths that bring emotional pain.

These truths (whatever they may be) will come to you at random times, mostly when you're not wanting them which makes it even more difficult to deal with. So when they come to you naturally (and they will) , you try to push the thoughts away.

Better is to realize the truths and bring them up at your own time. Think about the hard truths that bring emotional pain when you have control over your personal environment. This way you may be better equipped to deal with it.

I don't want to assign any words or practices for this because there are many, but framing it this way helps.