Psychologically rich lives, we argue, not only feel different from happy or meaningful lives. They are psychometrically distinct, with different causes and different longterm outcomes, and can be assessed (both in the moment, and more globally) with different measures. 3/n
Then, if you’ve time and inclination, you could follow all seven branches: S: Will this experience give you a story to tell others, or that tells you who you are? T: Will it help you develop, grow, transform? O: Will you be outside and offline? R: Will it bring you closer to others, and enhance your relationships? I: Will it be intense, and launch
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I’ve come to believe that there are four enduring sources of a joyful life. I call these Connection, Control, Competence, and Context. Connection is the need to belong. Control is the need to direct one’s own destiny. Competence is the need to be good at something worthwhile. Context is the need for a purpose outside of one’s self.
five different aspects of what can make a job meaningful: earning money, achieving status, making a difference, following our passions, and using our talents.
Basing our decisions instead on personal meaning and purpose can offer a shift from an emotional focus to decisions and actions based on our values. When