Ambivalence: that frustrating and all-too-common experience of being “on the fence” about making some sort of change.

This kind of internal seesawing is common when it comes to behavioral change. It’s a natural and predictable part of the change process. Yet how often do we regard ambivalence as some sort of interloper, an unwanted and unexpected roadblock on the path to a better life?

If we lack understanding about the roots of our uncertainty, our ability to effectively resolve it becomes limited. Furthermore, without a clear understanding of the underlying reasons for ambivalence, we risk resorting to harmful labels that may conveniently but inaccurately account for our........

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