{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5eaa17597073432b7f5a651b/646d5066b6ca380011a6e35a?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"79. How to engage in values-based behaviors when feeling anxious","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5eaa17597073432b7f5a651b/1589580334206-1fccc6839864a04559c0c66e8c494997.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>Do you remember last week when your mind was criticizing you and asking you to play-it-safe?</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Using Acceptance and Commitment Skills, you are always invited to bring awareness to your internal experiences, especially when you are feeling stuck in a habit or unhelpful behavioral patterns such as overthinking, procrastinating, or others. You are also invited to figure out your values and take action toward what truly matters to you.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Julian McNally, Ms. Psych., and I discuss those values-based actions when your mind tries to convince you to engage in old behavioral patterns.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Takeaways</p><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>Creative Hopelessness</strong></li><li><strong>Values-based behaviors</strong></li><li><strong>Values-based exposures</strong></li><li><strong>Notice approaching versus avoidant behaviors</strong></li><li><strong>How to practice acceptance of messy moments</strong></li><li><strong>Focus on your doing your best, not being the best</strong></li><li><strong>Focusing on what is happening right now instead of why is happening.</strong></li></ul><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.thisisdoctorz.com/how-to-engage-in-values-based-behaviors/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>(*) Show notes and resources of this episode</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.thisisdoctorz.com/playing-it-safe-newsletter/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>(*) Receive free weekly science-based, compassionate, and actionable skills to stop ineffective playing-it-safe</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.thisisdoctorz.com/playing-it-safe-questionnaire/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>(*) Figure out your playing-it-safe profile in 5 minutes and identify the key thinking strategies that keep you living in your head</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://courses.thisisdoctorz.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>(*) Learn ACT skills for anxious achievers by taking Dr. Z. ACT courses</strong></a></p>","author_name":"Dr. Z. - Patricia Zurita Ona, Psy.D. "}