• The Backwards Law: Why Trying To Feel Good Makes You Feel Worse

  • Apr 25 2025
  • Length: 49 mins
  • Podcast

The Backwards Law: Why Trying To Feel Good Makes You Feel Worse

  • Summary

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    In this episode, we explore the counterintuitive idea that the harder you try to feel good after a breakup, the worse you feel. Learn why behaviors like forced positivity, constant distraction, and avoidance are extending your recovery time, and how behaviors like the acceptance of negative experiences or sitting with your feelings can lead to genuine and faster healing.

    ⏰ Timestamps:

    00:00 - Introduction

    03:21 - Problem/Solution

    23:58 - Breakthrough Idea

    33:44 - Questions & Answers

    47:21 - Quote Of The Day

    🧐 About me: I’m an author, blogger, and internet entrepreneur who gives self-help advice specifically tailored to people going through heartbreak. I've been doing this since 2018, and you can browse my entire body of work at https://maxjancar.com/

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