Friday Fix: Episode 69
Whether you want to bring up a difficult subject with a loved one or you want to join a new class, fear can be a powerful obstacle. In fact, any uncomfortable emotion (like sadness, anxiety, or anger) can stand in between you and your goals if you let it. No one wants to feel uncomfortable. So sometimes we put off facing uncomfortable emotions at a major expense. You might not go for that promotion because you’re afraid of being rejected. Or you might not move to a new city because you’re afraid you’ll be sad and lonely. You may have even held onto an unhealthy habit or relationship because you’re afraid of change. Tolerating distress is a common issue I help people learn to do in my therapy office. When people learn to face uncomfortable feelings, they realize that there’s really nothing they can’t do. There are lots of different ways people learn to tolerate distress. And while there isn’t a magic fix that makes uncomfortable feelings great, there are some steps you can take to make them feel more tolerable. In today’s Friday Fix, I share one of my favorite strategies for finding courage when you need it the most so you can face your fears, make a change, or do something you’ve always wanted to do.
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