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How to Age Up

How to Build a Happy Life: Don't Be Your Own Worst Enemy

Oct 19, 2021
35:39

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Quick takeaways

  • Self-objectification and defining oneself based on external factors can lead to unhappiness and alienation from one's true self.
  • Becoming authentic requires letting go of old belief systems, embracing pain as a catalyst for transformation, and practicing self-acceptance and compassion.

Deep dives

Understanding Self-Objectification

Self-objectification defined as reducing oneself to one characteristic or quality that one wants to be more than anything else is discussed. This self-objectification leads to a sense of alienation from one's true self and can result in unhappiness and feeling like a stranger to oneself. Examples of self-objectification include focusing only on physical attractiveness or defining oneself solely based on one's job or relationships.

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