109: The Learning Trap

02/19/19 • 21 min

Listen in to this week's episode as I talk about how people often use learning as a way to avoid uncomfortable emotions. I talk about how learning often feels like a great excuse for why we're not taking action - e.g. "I don't know enough yet to change" - and how you can shift this mindset.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.rachelhart.com/109

Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.rachelhart.com/109

Previous Episode

108: Do You Really Love to Drink?

This is a quick episode but a really important exercise. Join me as I talk about how I changed the narrative around my drinking and realized that I didn't actually love to drink. I'll also share several questions I want you to ask yourself, and we'll challenge the belief that often underlies this pattern: that your life won't be as good if you stop drinking.

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Next Episode

110: Why “I Should Know Better” Is a Lie

Join me on this week's episode as I talk about why shame is never a productive or useful approach to changing our habits. "I should know better" is a lie that prevents us from practicing new behaviors and changing our brains. You need to leave the judgment behind, put on your scientist hat, and observe your brain and emotions if you want to create lasting change.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.rachelhart.com/110