Stress-Less Physician

The Struggle Switch


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Acceptance and processing of painful and unwelcome emotions is a skill we can learn. But it’s not an easy one. We naturally avoid pain, unpleasant emotions and uncomfortable interactions.

For this episode, I wanted to share a tool for easier acceptance and processing of the things we normally avoid. After all, we can’t completely block negative or unwanted emotions and thoughts, so why not learn to handle them better? Let’s talk about it.

“When that struggle switch is switched on, and it’s turned up high… it’s going to amplify all of those emotions, the ones you don’t like.” – Dr. Sara DillWhat You’ll Learn
  • Tools to accept rather than resist
  • A dial in our head
  • Dial high or dial off
  • How to dial down

Contact Info and Recommended Resources

ACT Made Simple and other Resources and Books by Russ Harris

Podcast Episodes that pair well with this one:
  • Lessons Learned from Martha Beck
  • Clean Pain vs Dirty Pain
  • Taming Anxiety

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Stress-Less PhysicianBy Sara Dill