In this episode the guys talk about one of the reasons why you might be stuck and that is avoidance. They start by breaking down what avoidance is. They look at why it can take hold on you. Then they give you ways that you can manage avoidance to keep you moving forward. even though avoidance seems like a negative behavior, they wrap up the episode by talking about why it could be a good thing.
Tune in to see How to get out of Avoidance Through a Therapist’s Eyes.
Previous Episodes:
Why is Change so Hard – Ep140
Listen for the following takeaways from the Show:
- Understand that avoidance is keeping you from doing something. Does it just happen? Or is it a Choice?
- Does it happen because of a medical reason: Anxiety, PTSD, chronic Stress, etc.
- Could it be because of insecurities: Social, peer pressure, dating, etc.
- Or it is because we are stuck because we don’t know what to do or say.
- Fear plays a big part in avoidance.
- Move forward by setting and writing goals.
- Break things down into smaller pieces.
- Meditate or positive self talk.
- Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Pale.
- Accountability partner can help by identifying when you are stuck and help move you past it.
- Avoidance can be a good thing depending on why it is occurring.
- Normally we tend to let the avoidance go too far causing problems.
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To me, this was a jumbo packed info podcast. Great discussions but I could not keep up. I can be a slow learner at times, needing time and reflection to assimilate info. I am motivated however to use avoidance, if absolutely necessary, for wise outcomes that benefit me. Thanks!
Jumbo packed… agreed!
Cole had a great deal of perspective and thus we had to move fast… SOmetimes with a guest, Cass, I feel the same way, lol!