You Are Heroic with Brian Johnson Experiential Avoidance: Science Says: It's One of THE Worst Things We Can Do (Heroic +1 #1,924)
Oct 27, 2024
The discussion dives into experiential avoidance and its detrimental effects on mental health. Emphasizing the importance of confronting discomfort, it highlights how evasion can worsen our struggles. Listeners learn that embracing challenges leads to personal growth and a more meaningful life. The insights draw from Steven Hayes' work, providing practical wisdom for anyone looking to activate their heroic potential and navigate their journey with courage.
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Language Can Trap You In Suffering
- Language creates suffering by fostering experiential avoidance that makes us try to escape inner experiences.
- Experiential avoidance is one of the worst psychological processes because it narrows life and increases long-term pain.
Avoiding Inner Pain Backfires
- Experiential avoidance means dodging thoughts, feelings, memories, sensations, and urges even when it harms your life.
- Avoiding internal pain increases that pain and leads to a constricted, narrower life.
Accept Pain And Move Toward Meaning
- Accept that psychological pain is inevitable and commit to meaningful action despite it.
- Approach challenges instead of avoiding them and take one concrete step now toward what matters.
