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Kelly Wilson on Being Liberated from Anxiety

Sep 8, 2020
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Kelly Wilson
Kelly Wilson, a psychology professor and co-developer of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), shares valuable insights on overcoming anxiety. He redefines vulnerability as a strength rather than a weakness. Discussion highlights include the importance of aligning with personal values and facing fears to foster transformative peace. Kelly emphasizes that anxiety isn't a sign of being broken; instead, it reflects shared human experiences. Moreover, he advocates for focusing on meaningful actions rather than merely symptom elimination.
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INSIGHT

Labels Obscure People

  • Labeling people with psychological diagnoses can be overly simplistic and even harmful.
  • It's important to remember that people are more than their labels and that suffering is a common human experience.
INSIGHT

Ubiquity of Suffering

  • Suffering is a universal human experience, with roughly half of all people experiencing significant psychological pain in their lifetime.
  • Recognizing this can foster compassion and reduce the sense of isolation that often accompanies mental health struggles.
ANECDOTE

Trying Harder Doesn't Always Work

  • Kelly Wilson uses examples like dancing and playing guitar to illustrate how some things can't be forced with willpower.
  • He played Little League baseball for years and only hit the ball once, highlighting how trying harder isn't always the answer.
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