PsycHacks Episode 13: This is it
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Jul 31, 2021 Challenging the fear of missing out, this podcast emphasizes the importance of living in the present moment and finding fulfillment where you are. It explores accepting life's plateaus and finding contentment in 'being' instead of constantly seeking more.
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The 'Missing Out' Illusion
- Many young adults feel like life is happening somewhere else and that they're missing out.
- Dr. Orion Terriban suggests there may be nothing else to miss — this is life and it's equally full now.
Structured Growth Creates False Expectations
- Early life trains us in a structured, linear progression that fosters expectations of constant upward growth.
- That pattern is artificial, so plateauing in your mid-20s feels like failure even though it's normal.
Disappointment Is Part Of Life
- Life includes victories and deep disappointments like sickness, loss, and heartbreak.
- Accepting these inevitable disappointments is part of growing up and adjusting expectations.