How to Become Less Avoidant | Being Well Podcast

On this episode of Being Well, ‪@RickHanson‬ and I explore what "avoidant behavior" is, common forms it takes, and what we can do to limit its unhealthy aspects. Subscribe to Being Well on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5d87ZU1... 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 About Me: I'm Forrest, the co-author of Resilient (https://amzn.to/3iXLerD) and host of the Being Well Podcast (https://apple.co/38ufGG0). I'm making videos focused on simplifying psychology, mental health, and personal growth. About the Being Well Podcast: Dr. Rick Hanson and Forrest Hanson explore the practical science of lasting well-being with the help of world-class guest experts, and teach you how to build reliable inner strengths, overcome your challenges, and get the most out of life. You can follow me here: 🎤 https://apple.co/38ufGG0 🌍 https://www.forresthanson.com 📸   / f.hanson