What if the goal isn't to eliminate anxiety?
Clinical psychologist Dr David Juncos explains why trying to control anxiety often keeps people stuck—and why Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) takes a completely different approach.
In this episode we explore why psychological flexibility matters, how values create lasting motivation, why procrastination and perfectionism are closely linked, and how musicians, performers and anyone facing pressure can learn to perform well even when anxiety is present.
Dr David Juncos is a clinical psychologist, researcher, ACT specialist and author of ACT for Musicians. His work has helped musicians, performers and coaches around the world develop psychological flexibility and overcome performance anxiety.
In this episode
• Why reducing anxiety isn't the primary goal of ACT
• The six processes of psychological flexibility
• Why perfectionism fuels procrastination
• The difference between values, goals and duties
• How your self-story may be holding you back
• Why discomfort doesn't mean you're on the wrong path
• Practical ACT techniques you can use immediately
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