A healthy “sense of urgency” is essential for getting things done, being a more productive person, and actually achieving your goals. Without it, we risk letting time pass us by and before we know it there’s no more time left to do what we want.
The “Drama Triangle” is a great framework for analyzing how drama unfolds in our lives. People tend to fall into certain roles such as “victim,” “rescuer,” and “persecutor.” Which role do you usually play?
Building a “steel man” argument (rather than a “straw man”) for beliefs and viewpoints we don’t necessarily agree with helps to sharpen our critical thinking and build a more well-rounded and intelligent perspective.
We all need time in our day to reflect and introspect. What everyday activities put you into a natural state of reflection? How can you make the most out of these activities?
In this episode, you’ll discover new studies on how meaning and purpose can combat financial stress, why we should analyze our past failures, why focusing too much on “I” is a sign of negativity, the importance of “socratic questioning” to challenge our beliefs, how meditation improves sex, and how taking art classes is good for your mental health.
Sources
- Income satisfaction is less predictive of life satisfaction in individuals who believe their lives have meaning or purpose
- Analyzing past failures may boost future performance by reducing stress
- Frequent ‘I-Talk’ may signal proneness to emotional distress
- When you should do the opposite of what you feel
- Study is first to confirm the value of “Socratic questioning”
- Women who meditate also tend to have a better sex life
- Meditate regularly for an improved attention span in old age
- Art courses can improve well-being
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