The 3 Pillars of a Good Life: Happiness, Meaning, and Psychological Richness

Update: 2024-02-26

Description

Forget always chasing happiness or finding grand meaning. There's a secret ingredient to a truly good life – psychological richness. Explore what it is, why it matters, and how to live a life overflowing with growth, perspective, and even a bit of gritty adventure.

What's in this episode?

Beyond the Basics: We'll unpack the distinct differences between a happy, meaningful, and psychologically rich life. (Hint: You can have them all!)
Are You Psychologically Rich?: We'll discuss the surprising traits and tell-tale signs of people who crave and live a psychologically rich life. Do you resonate?
The Restless Spirit: If a sense of restlessness haunts you, or you crave novelty, this episode is for you. We'll discuss why that feeling might be guiding you toward something extraordinary.
Intensity = Growth?: Discover why a psychologically rich life might involve more intense emotions – both the dazzling highs and the challenging lows – and how that fuels transformation.
The Desire for Change: Learn why those chasing psychological richness are often driven to shake up systems and challenge the way things are.

Quotes to Consider:

"I felt really seen by an academic paper... This term psychologically rich just describes what I chase." – Madeline
"Psychological richness and the desire to grow and be curious and be open... just gave me that language to be like, yeah, I don't always prioritize the happy life because there's something that matters more to me." – Madeline
"Perhaps true psychological richness isn't found in harmony or a balance, but in the raw intensity of the experience..." – Cynthia
"It all makes sense! This is why I ran away from teaching! And, like, why I just basically should have bumper stickers all over my car and say, I hate systems!" - Maggie
"...people whose lives are psychologically rich tend to seek out challenges and value learning and are less interested in maintaining the status quo." – Quote from the paper: A Psychologically Rich Life: Beyond Happiness and Meaning, Oishi, S., & Westgate, E. C. (2021, August 12)

Did this episode hit a little close to home?

Feeling a bit...meh? Even with the picture-perfect life, you crave more depth, challenge, and the thrill of becoming someone new? That's your inner achiever calling for a richer experience.

At Knomii, we ditch the generic goals and help you design a life that truly lights you up. We'll help you break those limiting beliefs, overcome analysis paralysis, embrace the kind of growth that feels a little scary (in a good way!), and turn those messy moments into wisdom and, more importantly, impactful action.

Think of us as your catalyst for a psychologically rich life. Ready to step into your boldest potential? Let's talk. Book a free 30-min chat to explore what 1:1 coaching can do for you: https://savvycal.com/knomii/podcast

Want to get in touch?

Go to our website at www.knomii.com or email us at podcast@knomii.com or madeline@knomii.com to request a topic, give feedback, or learn more about our 1:1 sessions.

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