Science & Soul with Dr Kristen Holmes

Dr. Kristen Holmes: Why Being Unprepared is the Worst Thing You Can Do and How Personal Readiness Can Solve It

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Apr 2, 2025
Feeling unfulfilled despite meeting goals? Explore the concept of Personal Readiness and discover how to align your identity, values, and habits for a meaningful life. Learn about core psychological needs like purpose and connection that drive fulfillment. Daily habits, or 'anchors,' play a critical role in enhancing self-efficacy and navigating life's challenges. Embrace self-reflection to align actions with your true values, and uncover practical tips to break free from misalignment and create a vibrant, purpose-driven existence.
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INSIGHT

Personal Readiness

  • Unmet psychological needs like purpose, control, and connection lead to a lack of clarity and energy.
  • Personal readiness, aligning identity, values, behaviors, and habits, helps regain that sense of self.
ADVICE

Inner Connection

  • Nurture your connection with yourself as it is the most crucial one.
  • Focus on this connection to make rewarding decisions.
INSIGHT

Purpose and Ikigai

  • Purpose, or your reason for being, is deeply tied to identity and values and contributes to meaning in life.
  • The Japanese concept of Ikigai (life and worth) links purpose with longevity and health.
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