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DESCRIPTION:<a href="http://popcornclubshanghai.com/event/the-psychology-of
 -accepting-discomfort-45632/register">The Psychology Of Accepting Discomfo
 rt</a>\nLeon is a practising psychological therapist\, and in his "Psychol
 ogy Of" clubs\, he breaks down\, in simple terms\, the psychology behind o
 ur most human decision-making systems. Why are you the way you are? Why ar
 e humans like this? Is it you? Your trauma? Your upbringing? Your experien
 ces? How do all those affect how you see the world and act in it? Tonight\
 , let's dive into the fascinating psychology of your brain's amazing abili
 ty to accept discomfort. Arguably\, our most important superpower. Why do 
 we spend so much of our lives trying to avoid discomfort? And what if that
 's exactly what's holding us back? Why do some people grow stronger\, wise
 r\, and more adaptable through challenge\, while others become trapped by 
 the need to feel comfortable\, certain\, and understood? Is discomfort rea
 lly something to avoid—or is it one of the most important tools for livi
 ng a meaningful life? In this guided discussion\, we'll explore the psycho
 logy of accepting discomfort and the surprising role it plays in human gro
 wth. From an evolutionary perspective\, humans are remarkably capable of e
 nduring uncertainty\, disagreement\, failure\, social awkwardness\, and ch
 ange. In fact\, many of the experiences that help us grow most are uncomfo
 rtable by nature. Together\, we'll examine the difference between healthy 
 and unhealthy discomfort\, when discomfort is necessary\, and what happens
  when we continually avoid it. Along the way\, we'll discuss everything fr
 om trying new activities and meeting unfamiliar people to challenging our 
 assumptions\, hearing viewpoints we don't agree with\, and stepping outsid
 e environments where everything feels familiar and validating. If comfort 
 zones help us feel safe\, this discussion asks a different question: what 
 becomes possible when we learn to be comfortable with discomfort itself? [
 ...]
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LOCATION:China\,\, Shanghai
SUMMARY:The Psychology Of Accepting Discomfort
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