In this episode, Corey Keyes explores the concept of languishing vs. flourishing and how to feel alive again He delves into the often-overlooked emotional state that exists between mental illness and thriving and discusses how many of us can feel worn down by life and stuck in a gray zone of stagnation. Corey shares his insights on the importance of mindset and how changing the way we think about our daily tasks can lead us to a more fulfilling life. The discussion touches on the critical aspects of purpose, connection, and vitality, offering listeners strategies to move from languishing to flourishing.

Key Takeaways:
00:05:29 – The Role of Positive Psychology and Mental Health
00:06:46 – Corey’s Background and the Successful Aging Research Network
00:08:08 – The Purpose of Positive Psychology and Addressing Languishing
00:09:25 – Flourishing Despite Mental Health Conditions
00:10:08 – The Relationship Between Flourishing and Mental Illness
00:12:49 – The Challenge of Defining Recovery in Addiction and Mental Health
00:14:02 – The Lack of Peer Support Groups for Depression
00:15:05 – The Role of Experts in Mental Health
00:16:15 – The Difference Between Sharing with Experts and Peer Support
00:17:07 – The Importance of Having a Clear Program in Support Groups
00:18:04 – The Need for a New Approach to Mental Health Support Programs
00:19:01 – Defining Languishing and Its Distinction from Depression
00:20:36 – The Overlap Between Languishing and Depression
00:22:29 – The Impact of Languishing on Mental Health
00:23:39 – Personal Reflections on Eliminating Suffering and Seeking Joy
00:25:04 – The Challenge of Recalibrating After Addiction
00:25:58 – The Importance of Functioning Well
00:28:05 – The Nuances of Feeling Good vs. Functioning Well
00:30:09 – The Difference Between Satisfaction and Momentary Feelings
00:31:04 – The Role of Storytelling in Perceived Well-Being
00:32:49 – The Importance of Meaning and Values Over Mood
00:33:59 – Allowing Self-Assessment in Measuring Well-Being
00:35:53 – The Criteria for Flourishing and Languishing
00:37:08 – Encouraging Reflection and Integration for Listeners
00:38:18 – The Importance of Functioning Well in Achieving Flourishing
00:40:28 – The Difficulty of Achieving Social Well-Being
00:41:10 – The Five Vitamins of Flourishing
00:42:01 – Integrating Flourishing Activities into Daily Life
00:45:05 – The Importance of Mindset in Achieving Flourishing
00:47:09 – Research on Mindsets and Practical Applications

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In this episode, Corey Keyes explores the concept of languishing vs. flourishing and how to feel alive again He delves into the often-overlooked emotional state that exists between mental illness and thriving and discusses how many of us can feel worn down by life and stuck in a gray zone of stagnation. Corey shares his insights on the importance of mindset and how changing the way we think about our daily tasks can lead us to a more fulfilling life. The discussion touches on the critical aspects of purpose, connection, and vitality, offering listeners strategies to move from languishing to flourishing.
Key Takeaways:
<ul>
<li>00:05:29 &ndash; The Role of Positive Psychology and Mental Health</li>
<li>00:06:46 &ndash; Corey&rsquo;s Background and the Successful Aging Research Network</li>
<li>00:08:08 &ndash; The Purpose of Positive Psychology and Addressing Languishing</li>
<li>00:09:25 &ndash; Flourishing Despite Mental Health Conditions</li>
<li>00:10:08 &ndash; The Relationship Between Flourishing and Mental Illness</li>
<li>00:12:49 &ndash; The Challenge of Defining Recovery in Addiction and Mental Health</li>
<li>00:14:02 &ndash; The Lack of Peer Support Groups for Depression</li>
<li>00:15:05 &ndash; The Role of Experts in Mental Health</li>
<li>00:16:15 &ndash; The Difference Between Sharing with Experts and Peer Support</li>
<li>00:17:07 &ndash; The Importance of Having a Clear Program in Support Groups</li>
<li>00:18:04 &ndash; The Need for a New Approach to Mental Health Support Programs</li>
<li>00:19:01 &ndash; Defining Languishing and Its Distinction from Depression</li>
<li>00:20:36 &ndash; The Overlap Between Languishing and Depression</li>
<li>00:22:29 &ndash; The Impact of Languishing on Mental Health</li>
<li>00:23:39 &ndash; Personal Reflections on Eliminating Suffering and Seeking Joy</li>
<li>00:25:04 &ndash; The Challenge of Recalibrating After Addiction</li>
<li>00:25:58 &ndash; The Importance of Functioning Well</li>
<li>00:28:05 &ndash; The Nuances of Feeling Good vs. Functioning Well</li>
<li>00:30:09 &ndash; The Difference Between Satisfaction and Momentary Feelings</li>
<li>00:31:04 &ndash; The Role of Storytelling in Perceived Well-Being</li>
<li>00:32:49 &ndash; The Importance of Meaning and Values Over Mood</li>
<li>00:33:59 &ndash; Allowing Self-Assessment in Measuring Well-Being</li>
<li>00:35:53 &ndash; The Criteria for Flourishing and Languishing</li>
<li>00:37:08 &ndash; Encouraging Reflection and Integration for Listeners</li>
<li>00:38:18 &ndash; The Importance of Functioning Well in Achieving Flourishing</li>
<li>00:40:28 &ndash; The Difficulty of Achieving Social Well-Being</li>
<li>00:41:10 &ndash; The Five Vitamins of Flourishing</li>
<li>00:42:01 &ndash; Integrating Flourishing Activities into Daily Life</li>
<li>00:45:05 &ndash; The Importance of Mindset in Achieving Flourishing</li>
<li>00:47:09 &ndash; Research on Mindsets and Practical Applications</li>
</ul>
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Transformative ideas from the best thinkers on the planet including guests like James Clear, Susan Cain, Michael Pollan, Deepak Chopra, Nicole LaPera, Yung Pueblo, Gabor Mate, Maggie Smith, , David Whyte, Macklemore, George Saunders, Anne Lamott, Frank Turner, Mark Manson, Tara Brach, AJ Jacobs, Oliver Burkeman, Ryan Holiday, Parker Palmer. It&rsquo;s not about perfection; it&rsquo;s about direction.

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Languishing vs. Flourishing: How to Feel Alive Again with Corey Keyes

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