E90: Feeling Good/Doing Good: Expertise on Well-Being and Optimal Functioning

We all want to live healthy, fulfilling lives. But how do you actually do that? This week, Dr. Louis Tay from Purdue University's Department of Psychological Sciences shares his expertise on well-being and how to live a life built on a foundation of loving God and having godly loves.

What’s Hindering My Well-Being?

• Quick happiness/low satisfaction activities (e.g., social media, addictive behaviors)
• Loneliness and superficial relationships
• Over-reliance on convenience 
• Focus on self
• Excessive pursuit of wealth

How Can I Promote My Well-Being?

• Maintaining a few close, meaningful relationships
• Practice prosocial giving and contentment
• Focus outside of self
• Practice mindfulness/meditation (e.g., Lectio Divina)
• Invest in experiences, not material purchases
• Exercise regularly
• Get the sleep you need
• Improved nutrition

Related Episodes

• Managing Anxiety - Apple, Spotify
• A Guided Meditation Tool - Apple, Spotify
• Finding Healthy Community - Apple, Spotify
• Spending Time in Scripture - Apple, Spotify
• A Story of Focusing Outside Yourself - Apple, Spotify

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