

Setting healthy boundaries with difficult people with Dr David Lieberman
23 snips Feb 5, 2025
Dr. David Lieberman, a renowned author on psychology, shares his insights on navigating complex relationships. He explores the fine line between anxiety and excitement, advocating for reappraisal techniques. Delving into trust, self-worth, and boundary-setting, Lieberman emphasizes the importance of empathy in personal growth. He discusses the distinction between genuinely toxic behaviors and challenging dynamics while offering strategies for establishing healthy boundaries. The conversation highlights the necessity of self-care and emotional management for lasting fulfillment.
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Anxiety vs. Fear
- Anxiety is an abstract, future-oriented worry.
- Fear is an imminent, present threat that subsides when the threat is gone.
Transforming Anxiety
- Turn anxiety into excitement through reappraisal, assigning a new meaning to the physiological response.
- Excitement and anxiety share similar physiological symptoms, but the label determines how we feel.
Overcoming Fear
- Take small steps towards your fear instead of avoiding it.
- Create momentum and change your self-concept by moving forward.