Could life actually be better if you weren't holding it with a death grip!? Often we see so many traits & behaviors as directly tied to our morality - including those around how we look, feel, think and act.  But journalist & author Rebecca Seal says many of the things we’ve been told are bad are actually just as useful as the good. Her latest book is called Be Bad, Better: How Not Trying So Hard Will Set You Free. Want to become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - <a href= "mailto:thatshelpful@edstott.com">thatshelpful@edstott.com</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO5MHn93NM3x9Zn7Bk0aUTA"> </a>CONNECT WITH US Connect with <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/thatshelpfulpod/">⁠That's Helpful</a> on Instagram. Find Bec on <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/bexseal/">Instagram</a> & via <a href="https://www.rebeccaseal.co.uk/">⁠her website.</a> BOOKS <a href= "https://www.booktopia.com.au/be-bad-better-rebecca-seal/book/9781800816879.html"> Be Bad, Better: How Not Trying So Hard Will Set You Free</a> ARTICLES <a href= "https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2022/jan/01/be-bad-better-from-anger-to-laziness-how-to-put-your-worst-habits-to-good-use"> Rebecca’s original article for The Guardian </a>PODCASTS <a href="https://pod.fo/e/2305a1">Unlearning Shame with Dr Devon Price</a><a href="https://pod.fo/e/18ddca">How to Work Solo without Losing Your Mind</a> TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:24 - Rebecca’s own experience with perfectionism 00:11:39 - Why not trying so hard is empowering 00:18:00 - Why certain behaviors are tied to morality 00:27:10 - Embracing laziness 00:33:30 - Mindlessness over mindfulness 00:37:48 - Getting comfortable with negative emotions 00:48:00 - Accepting being human 00:50:50 - Where did these thoughts come from in the first place? 00:52:20 - Manufactured insecurity

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