And labels can keep us from viewing the subject's other aspects and possibilities. We see negative examples of labeling in prejudicial name-calling and in psychiatric diagnosis. No label catches the full essence of a human being and often they thwart growth and change because the labeled believe their label. I'm a pig. Pete is an egomaniac.
Prison is total hell.
I'm a failure. Problems are often easier to solve when they are relabeled. Clearing can often take place when a target is paired down to size via labeling or delabeling. Problems have positive aspects or opportunities for learning. Relabeling helps us better accept people, situations, and things.