Hey there, it’s Amber Boyd, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and I’m back with another episode of Moments of Authenticity.
In this episode, I explore the question, “Have you done all you can?” which is a topic that often comes up in my therapy sessions. While it’s easy to think that we’ve exhausted all options when faced with a dilemma, the truth is that there may be more we can do outside of our comfort zone. I talk about the cognitive distortions that can lead us to believe that we’ve done all we can, and how important it is to recognize half-truths and explore uncomfortable options.
I also discuss the idea of giving ourselves grace, acknowledging our fears, and recognizing the tools and support we already have at our disposal. Change can be uncomfortable, but it’s often necessary for growth and healing.
So, if you’re feeling stuck in a situation and wondering if you’ve done all you can, this episode is for you. Join me as I delve into this topic and provide insights and tips on navigating dilemmas healthily and authentically.
Timestamps
[00:47] Have we really done all that we can?
[02:38] What do you do when you’re uncomfortable?
[04:20] How do we thrive outside of our comfort zone?
[06:30] What shifts need to take place if you’re going to have this conversation?
[08:25] Making space for change is the only consistent thing.
[10:04] Giving yourself grace to name your fears.
[12:18] Have you done all that you can within the scope of your comfort?
Notable Quotes
“Change does happen outside of your comfort zone.”
“Resolving a dilemma doesn’t always fit within a scope of black or white or all or nothing. Sometimes it is compromise.”
“I think sometimes there’s a full truth, your truth, and there may be another truth that also exists in the same realm.”
“You deserve to be in a space where you don’t have to hold difficult uncomfortable things within your body, but expel them, and do so in a way that feels healthy.”
“You are an incredibly talented, incredibly intelligent person who actually has a lot more tools than you give yourself credit for.”
“The goal is to get to healing through authenticity. So what is really happening for you, and let’s not sugarcoat it.”
“Give yourself grace about your fears, you don’t have to be perfect at any of this, you are human.”
“There’s redemption in owning what has happened or taking place, and being able to move through it in a way that feels healthy for you.”
“It’s okay to need things. It’s okay to need people, it’s okay to need a different perspective.”
“Have you done all you can? Sometimes the answer is I’ve done all that I can within the scope of my comfort.”
Music by: Noir Et Blanc Vie
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