On today’s episode of Being Well, Forrest Hanson and I explore what “avoidant behavior” is, common forms it takes, and what we can do to limit its unhealthy aspects.
Key Topics:
- 0:00: Introduction
- 2:10: Approaching, Avoiding, and Abiding
- 4:25: Common Forms of Avoidance
- 7:30: The Costs of Avoidance
- 11:30: Situational Avoidance
- 13:40: Cognitive Avoidance
- 15:30: Emotional Avoidance
- 16:45: The True Function of Worrying
- 23:05: Somatic Avoidance
- 27:40: Useful Aspects of Avoidance
- 30:45: What Helps People With Their Avoidant Behaviors?
- 34:30: What We Do vs. What We Are
- 38:30: Bounding the Problem
- 40:50: Anticipate Blocks
- 42:00: Active Coping, and Critiques of Positive Psychology
- 46:50: An Exercise for Fighting Avoidance
- 49:40: Recap
Rick’s Course: If you’d like to learn more about how to change your brain for the better, check out Rick’s Positive Neuroplasticity Training. It’s a six-week online course that will teach you how to beat your brain’s negativity bias, and have more confidence, compassion, and inner peace. Use coupon code BEWELL50 at checkout for $50 off the purchase price!
