In this episode, Cher Anderton, a mental health therapist, shares her journey of transforming discomfort into a tool for growth. She emphasizes the importance of observing discomfort, wielding the power to shift thoughts and feelings, naming the desired direction, implementing small changes, and training oneself to embrace discomfort. She also discusses the “Own It” framework, which empowers individuals to own their discomfort and turn it into a superpower.
"Own your discomfort before it owns you."
Highlights:
00:00 Introduction: Cher Anderton's Journey
01:21 Embracing Discomfort as a Tool for Growth
03:14 Parenting and Navigating Discomfort
06:09 The Influence of Trauma on Discomfort
08:46 The Own It Framework: Owning Discomfort
12:19 Implementing Small Changes and Embracing Discomfort
23:59 Embracing Discomfort and Building Resilience
25:33 Choosing Discomfort and Building Capacity
27:36 Challenging the Stories We Tell Ourselves
36:34 Redefining Resilience and Crafting Our Narrative
40:16 Daily Practices for Embracing Discomfort
42:24 Creating Safer Spaces in the Corporate World
Book Cher for a workshop or speaking event! Email her at cher@cheranderton.com
Read Cher's book Could It Be Better? An Unorthodox Approach to Experiencing More Joy and Connection in Relationships
https://www.cheranderton.com/book
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