What to do with negative thoughts?

Insight from Steven Hayes, world renown psychologist, author of 44 books.

[MsAnchovey]

Why am I a bit bothered by how close they're standing to each other and a longer than average "handshake" ensues? 😆
Good conversation.

Feel the fear or negative thought and do it any way! If you wait until you're not afraid, you'll never do it!

[markthompson]

Steve Hayes work saved my life in 2011.
I can't describe in words the decade since then
Other than to say thank you Steve, thank you so much
Mark in England

[eversunnyguy]

This is really revolutionary thought. Unaltered path...following your goals and value ALONG with negative emotions. Don't put life on hold. Acceptance/Mindfulness/Live in Present moment are new ideas from ACT.

[artiradhika]

Such a cool informal chat with the ACT Master!!! Thanks for sharing!!

[Liberty-rnwy]

To put this in Jungian terms, you can't get rid of your shadow, nor should you want to.

[anthonymellor]

Sometimes we have to say “ I am noticing I am having that thought .” And the word language ..is the power of the shadow

[jeroenzuidland]

I feel unsafe seeing the close distance and the wall behind her. Waiting for the move...

[michellemooresings]

Yes. I would very very much like to cut the negative emotion that paralyzes me from doing almost anything. Literally. I will think on this at least.

[CBCB]

So much sexual tension and solid advice. Beautiful this is my America

[TheCCTVInstallation]

I can't believe I watched this, total waste of time. What exactly you are trying to say?

[DK-odjl]

stephen hayes is literally one of the creepiest people. He is creepily lording over this woman despite the fact that her back is literally at the wall. His level of basic social awareness is absurdly low and the idea that his "therapy" is considered some "gold standard" for therapy is just ridiculous-the guy doesn't even know how to have a normal conversation.