Turning toward what is uncomfortable can help you lead a richer, fuller life. Here are 6 ways to get started, writes DrDianaHill
Physicalize your discomfort.
There are a lot of paradoxes in psychology—the harder you try to fall asleep the less likely you will, the more you try and not think negative thoughts, the more likely they will pop into your head, and according to newer research, that effort and pain can produce some of our greatest pleasures and meaning in life.
, we talked about some surprising aspects of human nature such as why painful things like scary movies and spicy foods feel so good, as well as the inherent link between pain and meaning. Let’s try an experiment to illustrate this coupling. Consider the following activities: Go through the list below and mentally check off those which are uncomfortable for you. Mentally double-check the ones that are meaningful or important to you in some way.Resolving a conflict with a family member.Waking up early to move your body, even when you are exhausted and it’s dark outside.Turning down a drink, food, or other substance at a social event when you know you have had enough.
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