Michael Steger

Today we have Michael Steger on the podcast. Dr. Steger is a Professor of Psychology, and the Founding Director of the Center for Meaning and Purpose at Colorado State University. He studies the link between meaning in life and well-being, as well as the psychological predictors of physical health and health-risk behaviors, and the facilitators and benefits of engaging in meaningful work. In this episode we discuss the following topics: - The definition of meaning in life - The measurement of meaning - The dark triad and meaning - “The Hitler Problem” - Life satisfaction vs. meaning in life - Different forms of pleasure - The possibility for “meaning exhaustion” - Meaningful work - The difference between coherence, purpose, and significance - Different meanings of purpose - The strongest sources of meaning in life Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-psychology-podcast/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Suzy Green sits down with Dr Michael Steger, Professor of Psychology and Director for the Center for Meaning and Purpose at Colorado State University, to explore the correlation between curiosity and meaning, the three elements of meaning, different measures and components of meaning in life, the importance of values and purpose, the connection between a high sense of meaning and positive experiences, and finding sustainable motivation and a supportive community.