Embrace Pain & Follow Your Dreams

In dating it is natural to encounter uncomfortable thoughts and feelings- anxiety, low mood, burnout, fear of rejection, fear of putting effort in and it not working out. In Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) there is a skill called the 'Choice Point', the choice to make decisions based on trying to avoid pain (which ultimately doesn't work), or make decisions based on your values and dream, and embracing the pain that comes with it. In this episode:- Learn about the consequences of trying to avoid pain in dating- Learn about the 'Choice Point' skill from ACTHarris, R. (2019). ACT made simple: An easy-to-read primer on acceptance and commitment therapy. New Harbinger Publications.Life lessons from Jim Carey, choose fear or love?https://www.tiktok.com/@jubilantwellness/video/7150157021474475269FREE Guide on Top 3 Mindset Shifts in Dating:https://www.nadineneukirch.comThanks for tuning in to The Psychology of Dating Podcast. If you found this episode helpful, please follow, rate, and share it with someone navigating the dating world. Want more support? Download my free guide: “Top 3 Mindset Shifts in Dating” – link in the show notes. For 1:1 sessions or to join my group program Dating with Confidence & Clarity: A Psychological Approach, visit nadineneukirch.com Connect with me for tips, insights, and encouragement on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nadine_clinpsych_datingcoach/ or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nadineneukirchpsychology