There’s never been more information out there about psychology, self-improvement, and mental health, making it easy to get lost in the details and lose sight of what matters. In this special episode, Forrest and Dr. Rick apply the 90/10 rule to psychology and self-help: what are the small handful of things that tend to make the biggest difference for people?
You’ll learn why most self-help advice should probably be ignored, how to simplify your approach to happiness and personal growth, and what actually moves the needle when it comes to feeling better, getting unstuck, and building a fulfilling life.
You can watch this episode on YouTube.
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Key Topics:
0:00: Introduction
2:00: Putting the big rocks in first
8:40: Root factors of well-being
15:15: Satisfaction, and what helps us rest easy
26:05: Avoidance, and responding to our own objections
32:35: Finding what matters to you, spirituality, and creative expression
36:25: Small, consistent action
39:50: Relationships and the power of repair
43:00: Stress, self-regulation, and creating space around your thoughts
48:55: Identifying your broken link, and the role of integrity
53:30: Allostatic load, and acknowledging when you’ve done your best
1:00:00: Being on your own side, pursuit mindset, and benefiting others
1:03:40: Self-concept, and joining the defense
1:06:00: Bottom up regulation, and taking one thing at a time
1:10:35: Recap
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