EP81: The Most Unnoticed (but Frequent) Defense Mechanism with Dr. Shannan Crawford

Where do you go when you feel disappointed? Do you scroll through social media? Find new Pinterest obsessions? Obsess over the next pitch meeting after a failed venture? Grab the nearest merlot? Some of these may seem like obvious coping mechanisms, but there is one that is more frequent that goes unnoticed: fantasy. In this episode we break down the definition + examples of fantasizing, the importance of stewarding the present moment, and being intentional to choose gratitude.

Don’t just endure this holiday season, enjoy the awkward and wonderful moments right in front of you!

 

0:00 Intro to fantasy as a defense mechanism

1:17 Where do you go when you’re feeling disappointed?

1:45 Fantasy - a coping strategy

3:19 You are creating discontentment

4:14 Steward the present moment

5:20 Take thoughts captive

6:45 “I choose gratitude”

8:45 It’s not easy, it takes repetition

10:30 Take action + be intentional

12:10 Seductive fantasy thinking is destructive

13:30 Let your life begin now

 

 

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About Dr. Shannan Crawford:

As CEO of Dr. Crawford & Associates in Keller, Texas, Dr. Shannan Crawford continues a family tradition of successful business owners and uses her skills and knowledge to help not only her patients in their personal lives through individual, couples, and family counseling, she also empowers entrepreneurs with her unique strategies to enhance the effectiveness of their leadership. She innovated the Restoring-Self-Cohesion model, which assists leaders in navigating common obstacles including self-sabotage, procrastination, self-limiting behaviors, and lack of work-life balance found in themselves and in those they lead.

Dr. Crawford is also a national and international speaker, is an adjunct professor at The King’s University in Texas, hosts her own popular podcast, “Unlock U with Dr. Shannan Crawford,” and is an author working on a fictional trilogy. She has served on the boards of philanthropic organizations such as 4Word and Kingdom Business Leaders, as well as lead groups that foster faith, community, and service. She earned her Masters and Doctorate degrees in Clinical Psychology from Regent University in Virginia Beach, VA. A California native, Crawford now lives in Keller, Texas.

 

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