Do you avoid trying new things sometimes because your inner critic really holds you back? On this special 100th episode of The Motivation Mindset, Risa Williams talks to podcast host and therapist, Wynn Helms, about how trying new things is so good for you to do - it helps our brains with cognitive flexibility, it engages our curiosity and helps us lean into life-long learning.

They discuss:

-How managing your inner critic is just part of the creative process and how it happens to everyone

-Why new things scare us into self-judgment and criticism

-How leaning into our sense of humor and childlike curiosity helps us get over the hard parts of learning a new thing

-Why it's important to try new things to avoid staying stuck or becoming too "rigid" in our thinking

**A big thank you to all the wonderful guests from the last 100 episodes and all the listeners around the world - we appreciate you!**

Host: Risa Williams, risawilliams.com, @risawilliamstherapy

Guest: Wynn Helms, wynnhelms.com, @wynn.helms.lmft1

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*All tools discussed on the show are meant for educational purposes only and not as a replacement for therapy or medical advice.