Addressing Differences in Comedy and Emotional Health

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The first joke the speaker usually writes is their opening joke because they have an accent.
In stand up, it is a rule to address any differences about oneself right away.
This passage provides a deep master class on emotional health and comedy.
One of the interesting points discussed is the difficulty of following advice and changing habits.
Addressing emotional discomfort and vulnerability can be extremely uncomfortable and risky.
People often underestimate how difficult it can be to do the healthier thing instead of the unhealthier thing.
Taking action to put oneself out there and be vulnerable can initially be overwhelming and lead to self-doubt or feelings of doing something wrong.

Have you been feeling isolated or emotionally vulnerable lately? Loneliness is universal and while we can experience it at any point in our lives, we may be feeling it now more than ever. In this first episode, Guy Winch explains why your emotional health is so important and how you can find the support you need right now -- from cutting through the small talk to finding a deeper appreciation for what you already have. Drawing on extensive experience helping patients repair broken connections, we’ll explore how loneliness influences well-being — and Guy will offer strategies for practicing emotional self-care. Guy is a licensed psychologist who works with individuals, couples, and families. As an advocate for psychological health, he has spent the last two decades adapting the findings of scientific studies into tools his patients, readers, and audience members can use to enhance and maintain their mental health. As an identical twin with a keen eye for any signs of favoritism, he believes we need to practice emotional hygiene with the same diligence with which we practice personal and dental hygiene. In January, Guy partnered with TED to launch Dear Guy, a science-based advice column for TED's Ideas blog. His new podcast, Dear Therapists, is cohosted with fellow TED speaker Lori Gottlieb and executive produced by Katie Couric. He has also dabbled in stand-up comedy. To learn more about "How to Be a Better Human," host Chris Duffy, or find footnotes and additional resources, please visit: go.ted.com/betterhuman