Change Academy How to do the things that you don’t want to do
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Apr 26, 2024 Join Dr. Bethy Campbell, a clinical psychologist and coach, as she dives into the struggles of taking action in our lives. She discusses behavioral activation and its power to spark motivation by breaking tasks into manageable steps. Discover how over-coping, avoidance, and mindless engagement can hold us back and learn practical strategies to overcome these barriers. Dr. Campbell emphasizes self-awareness and the importance of social connections in tackling procrastination and fostering healthier habits, making it easier to do what we know is best for us.
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Outside-In Action
- We often believe we act from the inside out (thoughts then actions).
- However, for changes, acting from the outside in (actions then thoughts) is more effective.
Cookie Analogy
- Dr. Campbell uses the example of eating cookies to illustrate inside-out action.
- We often want another cookie even after realizing we should stop, demonstrating the need to reverse the system.
Motivation Myth
- Initial motivation fades during the hard work of change.
- Don't wait for motivation; act to create it.