Embracing the Grey Area : A Gateway to Change

In this episode, Tamara Fidler discusses the all-or-nothing mindset and the importance of embracing the gray area when it comes to making changes to our health. She shares a personal story about her sister's experience with Parkinson's disease and how a health coach helped her see the possibility of feeling 10% better. Tamara explains that black and white thinking can be detrimental to our sense of self-efficacy and motivation, and provides tips for embracing the gray area, such as noticing absolutist language, celebrating small victories, and talking to ourselves like a friend. The episode emphasizes the need to eliminate absolutist thinking for lasting change and a healthy mental state.

 

Takeaways:

• The all-or-nothing mindset, or black and white thinking, can be a barrier to making lasting changes to our health.
• Embracing the gray area allows for more flexibility and realistic goals.
• Noticing absolutist language and replacing it with more balanced thinking can help shift our mindset.
• Celebrating small victories and acknowledging progress, even if it's not 100%, is important for motivation and self-esteem.
• Talking to ourselves like a friend and being kind and supportive can help us embrace the gray area and make healthier choices.

 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Avenues to Wellness Podcast

03:20 Embracing the Gray Area

05:03 Common Barriers to Making Lasting Change

07:38 Celebrating Small Victories

08:05 Talking to Ourselves Like a Friend

08:21 Conclusion and Call to Action