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133 — How to Design a Life You Love and Make Every Day Count with Psychologist Jodi Wellman

August 12, 2024
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It’s easy to feel like you’re just going through life on autopilot sometimes without making every day count. That’s why it’s important to design the kind of life you want to live.
 
Positive psychologist Jodi Wellman says we can take control of our time and design the kind of lives we want to live. She’s the author of a new book called You Only Die Once.
 

Key Takeaways:

 

  • Count Your Mondays: Understanding the finite nature of life by counting how many Mondays you have left can be an eye-opener for making the most of each day.
  • Proactive Life Design: Don’t leave your life to chance. Plan and prioritize activities that bring you joy and fulfillment.
  • Balance Today and Tomorrow: Find the fine line between saving for the future and enjoying the present to avoid future regrets.
  • Inject Novelty: Regularly introduce small changes to shake up your routine and keep life exciting.
  • Self-Assessment: Continuously evaluate your well-being across various domains to ensure you live both widely and deeply.

Notable Quotes:

“Memento mori is the Latin phrase of really what we’re talking about, which means, ‘Remember, we must die.'”

“When we become on autopilot…it’s just easier to stay that way.”

Timestamp Summary

0:00 Living Meaningfully by Counting Your Remaining Mondays

2:20 Living Fully Alive by Embracing Mortality and Taking Action

10:46 Balancing Risk and Security in Pursuit of a Fulfilling Life

14:05 Finding Balance Between Introversion and Social Interaction

19:27 Balancing Routine and Novelty for a Fulfilling Life

25:17 Living Fully: Balancing Vitality and Meaning in Life

34:43 Balancing Longevity and Living Fully

39:01 Mental Strength Strategies for a Fulfilling Life

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