The illusion that your life is deeply flawed is fueled by the desire for what you don't have.
We can develop an unpleasant distaste for our situation, a nagging sense that something isn't enough.
This episode answers two main questions:
Why is Life dysmorphia so common when objectively life has never been better?
What can we do about it?
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Chapters
00:00 The Pressure of Social Media Fame
01:10 The Pervasive Nature of Upward Comparison
02:12 Gratitude in Perspective
03:18 The Privilege of Modern Conveniences
05:24 The Illusion of "Enough"
06:45 Valuing Life Over Wealth
07:45 The 5-6 Minute Episode Challenge
08:04 Send Off
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Why Being Happy Isn’t Normal... But It Could Be [+ Do you have Life Dysmorphia?] | Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement podcast - Listen or read transcript on Metacast
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