The Importance of Discomfort and Dulling the Edge

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Discomfort and suffering serve as catalysts for change in our lives. The discomfort we feel pushes us to make changes and move forward, whether it's leaving a toxic friendship or changing jobs. The edge of discomfort exists to prevent us from staying in a state of discomfort and to prompt us to make difficult decisions. It is a gift that points us in the direction of change. However, when we continuously dull that edge, we remain stuck. There are healthy ways to dull the edge, such as getting enough sleep, going for a walk, or reaching out to loved ones.

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For our past episodes with Cheryl, listen to Episode 118 Cheryl Strayed: Don’t Let Your Dreams Ruin Your Life and Episode 119 It’s Okay to Want What You Want: Cheryl Strayed as Dear Sugar.

For the Amanda episode Cheryl mentioned, listen to Episode 177 How to Face Your Biggest Fears with Amanda Doyle.

About Cheryl:

Cheryl Strayed is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail, which has sold more than 4 million copies worldwide and was made into an Oscar-nominated film. Her bestselling collection of Dear Sugar columns, Tiny Beautiful Things, was adapted for a Hulu television show that will be released in April. In 2016, the book was adapted as a play that continues to be staged in theaters around the world. Strayed is also the author of the critically acclaimed novel, Torch, and the bestselling collection Brave Enough. She lives in Portland, Oregon.

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