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How to Avoid Plateauing in the Quest for Personal Growth

Lessons from the therapy couch

Ryan Engelstad
Jul 20, 2017 · 7 min read
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Think back to the last time you had a coach. Maybe you were on a high school sports team or learning a musical instrument. Think about the progress you made (or didn’t!). Did you practice the same thing day after day, or did you gradually develop various skills at once? Did you practice on your own, inspired by the…

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Ryan Engelstad

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Therapist writing about mental health and behavior change. Check out my podcast, Pop Psych 101: https://www.poppsych101.com

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