#151 How To Be Single and Happy with Dr. Jenny Taitz
Feb 7, 2023
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Discover why being single can be scary after a breakup and why a relationship might not bring you the happiness you seek. Learn about mindfulness and strategies for finding happiness independently. Explore the importance of self-compassion, setting boundaries, and redefining fulfillment beyond romantic relationships.
Embrace being single by debunking relationship myths and prioritizing mindfulness and personal values.
Access resources like online courses and a free Facebook group for support and guidance during a breakup.
Deep dives
Resources for Breakup Recovery
Various resources like online courses, a 30-day no contact challenge, and a free Facebook group are available to help individuals navigate different stages of a breakup for healing and moving on. The courses cover topics from starting the breakup process to finding happiness independently. Accessing these resources can offer guidance, support, and accountability during the healing journey.
Expert Insights on Being Single and Happy
Dr. Jenny Tate, a clinical psychologist, discusses her book on staying single and happy by emphasizing the fear of being alone, debunking relationship myths, and exploring the importance of mindfulness and living by personal values. She addresses the tendency to romanticize ex-partners and the significance of self-fulfillment apart from relationships, encouraging listeners to embrace being single.
Coping with Fear of Singleness
The podcast delves into the fear of being single, highlighting the discomfort of uncertainty and its impact on individuals. It emphasizes the struggle to balance anticipation of loneliness with the need for present-moment contentment. By acknowledging the challenges of longing for companionship, the discussion encourages self-awareness and values reflection as tools for making peace with singleness.
Ruminating after a Breakup
Managing post-breakup rumination is explored, offering strategies such as awareness of triggers, expressive writing for emotional processing, and shifting from 'why' to 'how' thinking to overcome intrusive thoughts. The importance of self-compassion, being present, and engaging in mindful activities outside the relationship realm is highlighted as a way to navigate post-breakup emotional challenges effectively.
In today's episode I interview clinical psychologist Dr. Jenny Taitz all about her book How to Be Single and Happy: Science-Based Strategies for Keeping Your Sanity While Looking for a Soulmate. In this episode we talk about why it can feel so scary to be single, especially when you're freshly coming out of a breakup. We talk about the different tricks our mind can play on us and how being in a relationship actually won't make you as happy as you think it will. Dr. Jenny Taitz also talks about the role of mindfulness in learning how to be happy single and so so much more! To learn more about Dr. Taitz you can head to https://drjennytaitz.com/
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