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Judy's "Ugly Smart" Label
- Judy Sedgman recalls being labeled "the ugly smart one" in junior high, shaping her self-image.
- She later recognized how such labels limit experiences and secure false self-concepts.
Pushed to Dive: Changing Labels
- Chris Seath shared her experience of not diving off a rock because she thought she "didn't dive."
- After a push from a friend, she realized her self-label was just an excuse and enjoyed the experience.
The Trap of Psychological Labels
- Psychology's reliance on labels often traps people with identities tied to diagnosis.
- People adopt these labels as part of their ego, which can become self-limiting and cause suffering.