Ep 171 - Overcoming Barriers: Mastering the Art of Positive Change

Mr and Mrs Therapy | EMDR, Trauma, Complex PTSD, Communication, Anxiety, Depression, Marriage, Focus on the Family

Episode Description:

Welcome to another insightful episode of "Mr. and Mrs. Therapy." Today, we tackle the common barriers that prevent us from starting and maintaining beneficial behaviors. While we often know what’s good for us, implementing these positive changes can be surprisingly challenging. We’ll explore the psychological and practical hurdles of delayed rewards, the initial effort and energy required, the fear of failure, and the ambiguity of results.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Delayed Rewards: Understand why beneficial behaviors, which often lack immediate tangible outcomes, can be less appealing. Learn how to set short-term goals that lead to small, quick rewards, and discover the power of celebrating these small victories to maintain motivation and build momentum.

• Effort and Energy: Recognize the high initial investment in starting new, beneficial routines, which can often seem daunting. We provide practical solutions to start small with manageable changes, ensuring consistency without overwhelming yourself. Discover how to gradually increase the intensity or duration of the activity to make the process more sustainable.

• Fear of Failure: Explore how anxiety over potential negative outcomes can paralyze action and discourage you from starting. Learn to focus on process-based goals instead of outcome-based goals, emphasizing personal growth and learning that are within your control rather than external results. This shift in perspective can significantly reduce the fear of failure.

• Ambiguity in Results: Address the challenge of uncertain outcomes, especially with activities like meditation or dietary changes that may have slow or hard-to-measure results. We offer strategies to educate yourself on typical timelines and benefits, and the importance of tracking progress in a journal or app to visualize even small improvements.

Join us on "Mr. and Mrs. Therapy" for a practical and empowering discussion on how to overcome these common barriers. By understanding and addressing these hurdles, you can turn intentions into actions and make lasting positive changes in your life. Tune in for expert advice, real-life examples, and actionable tips to help you navigate the path to personal growth and well-being.

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