Wise Effort cover image

Wise Effort

How To Grow Psychologically Rich with Dr. Erin Westgate

Sep 12, 2022
Dr. Erin Westgate, a researcher focused on Psychological Richness, shares fascinating insights on living a fulfilling life beyond mere happiness. She emphasizes the importance of engaging in diverse, perspective-shifting experiences and how embracing adversity can enrich our lives. Dr. Westgate also discusses the intriguing concept of productive procrastination and its surprising benefits. Practical strategies to incorporate psychological richness into daily life, like curiosity and variability, offer listeners exciting paths to personal growth and well-being.
52:12

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

  • Psychological richness introduces a profound dimension of well-being, emphasizing variety and engagement in life beyond mere happiness or meaning.
  • Engaging in new and challenging experiences can stimulate personal growth and cultivate a richer narrative of life compared to routine living.

Deep dives

Exploring Psychological Richness

The concept of psychological richness introduces a new dimension of well-being, distinct from happiness and meaning. Living a psychologically rich life involves experiencing a variety of perspective-changing events that enhance life’s interest and engagement. This can include engaging in activities that challenge comfort zones, allowing for an enriched sense of daily experience. Research indicates that psychological richness can coexist with both positive and negative emotions, leading to a fuller understanding and appreciation of life's complexity.

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode