Who Am I, Anyway: Why we're all obsessed with labeling ourselves

Walk into any room where an icebreaker game is being played, and you'll see almost everyone cringe. Mostly because nobody wants to participate, but also because they raise the question: how exactly are you supposed to describe yourself in just 3 words?Today we're talking about how we really develop our personalities and why our need to simplify things can actually create more problems. We chat about why we latch onto labels, why giving something "a name" can make it a bigger deal than it needs to be, and how we've confused trying out different versions of ourselves with being lost or not serious.We also discuss the irony behind searching for things to be defined by, why we can feel judgmental of and superior to others, what happens when the boxes you put yourself into no longer fit, and how to reframe your language to reflect the whole person that you are.About Your Hosts: Beth is a licensed, Ph.D. clinical psychologist with 40+ years of experience treating patients of all ages. Joyce is a millennial just trying to figure it all out.Note:Advice and opinions on this show should not be considered as treatment. Please contact your healthcare provider if you are in need of individualized help.Other Stuff:Follow us on Instagram: @noyourenotdyingpodcastSubmit your topic ideas and questions here.