The Addicted Mind Podcast

TAM+ EP 18 From Values to Action: Unlocking Meaning in Every Moment

May 9, 2024

Exploring the integration of values and meaning as life compass; role of meaning in mental health; practical strategies for meaningful actions; overcoming challenges to meaning making; empowering intentional living for a satisfying life.

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Quick takeaways

Infusing daily routines with meaning can reshape lives around core values, aiding in recovery and mental health.

Identifying and engaging with supreme concerns enables resilience, fulfillment, and authentic engagement with life.

Deep dives

The Importance of Support in Recovery

Getting sober entails more than just willpower. Support in the form of medical health, emotional assistance, and lifestyle changes are crucial for managing addiction effectively. A recommended tool for accountability in recovery is Soberlink, a breath analyzer system that offers regular testing, instant results for family members, and tamper-resistant features. Embracing accountability and utilizing tools like Soberlink can significantly aid individuals on their recovery journey.

Introduction

3min

Finding Meaning and Values in Life

4min

Exploring Meaning in Anxiety, Depression, and Addiction

2min

Aligning Daily Actions with Meaningful Values

9min

Encouragement, Resource Sharing, and Personal Sobriety Journey

2min

In this engaging episode of "The Addictive Mind Plus," hosts Duane and Eric Osterlind explore the transformative concept of meaning-making. Following up on their previous discussion about values, this episode dives deeper into how understanding and aligning with our deepest values can energize our life's journey. The hosts discuss practical strategies from dialectical behavior therapy and insights from Thomas Marra to illustrate how individuals can reshape their lives around what truly matters. Whether you're battling addictions, anxiety, or just seeking deeper fulfillment, this episode offers valuable insights into overcoming life's psychological hurdles through intentional living.

Download: THE CREATING MEANING MAKING WORKSHEET

Key Topics

Integration of Values and Meaning: How values serve as a compass and meaning provides the momentum.
Role of Meaning in Mental Health: Exploring its impact on recovery, anxiety, and depression.
Strategies for Meaning Making: Practical approaches to integrate meaningful actions into daily life.
Challenges to Meaning Making: Common obstacles like fear and disapproval, and how to navigate them.
Empowerment through Meaning: Using meaning making to lead a more intentional and satisfying life.

Timestamps

[00:01:00] Introduction to Meaning Making
[00:02:00] How Meaning and Values Interact
[00:05:00] Meaning in Relation to Mental Health (Addiction and Depression)
[00:08:00] Practical Strategies for Applying Meaning
[00:10:00] Discussing Supreme Concerns and Everyday Integration
[00:13:00] Overcoming Obstacles in Meaning Making
[00:15:00] Conclusion and Resources

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Supporting Resources:

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