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42. Defining Your "Best Life"
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Summary
In this conversation, Tonya explores the topic of defining your best life. She shares reflections from previous podcast guests and survey participants on what living their best life means to them. Tonya also discusses the perspectives of ancient philosophers and psychologists on the good life. She concludes by providing questions for listeners to reflect on in the areas of self, others/relationships, contribution, and work/career.
Takeaway: Defining your best life is a personal exploration that evolves as you grow and learn more about yourself and the world around you.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction: Defining Your Best Life
09:36 Ancient Philosophers and Psychologists on the Good Life
14:28 Reflection Questions for Self-Exploration
15:26 Reflection Questions for Relationships and Others
16:25 Reflection Questions for Contribution
16:57 Reflection Questions for Work or Career
Reflection Questions:
Self:
- What are three personal qualities or strengths you feel proud of, and how can you use these more effectively to enhance your well-being and live your best life?
- Can you reflect on a moment or experience where you felt you have truly come to understand and accept yourself?
Others (Relationships):
- Who in your life has had a significant impact on your growth, and how can you strengthen or rekindle these key relationships?
- How have your relationships helped you grow into a a better version of yourself, and what role do they play in your pursuit of living your best life?
Contribution:
- How do you contribute to the greater good through your everyday actions, and how does this shape your sense of fulfillment?
- What is one small change in your daily routine that would positively affect your community or the environment?
Work:
- How does your current job or career align with your personal values and your vision of living your best life, and what steps can you take to increase this alignment?
- When have you felt most absorbed and energized by your work, experiencing a state of flow? What steps can you take to cultivate this experience more frequently in your professional life?
We hope these questions will spark some thoughts and inspire you to reflect deeply on your own path.
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