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Michael Steger || Meaning, Purpose, and Significance
The Psychology Podcast
Distinguishing obsessive passion from harmonious passion in pursuits
Research suggests that distinguishing between obsessive passion, driven by extrinsic motivations and drive reduction reasons, and harmonious passion, rooted in intrinsic or self-congruent reasons, is essential. When individuals are solely focused on outcomes and lose the joy of the process, they are at risk of burning out and not deriving fulfillment from their pursuits. Furthermore, the social context plays a significant role in finding meaningful work, as work can be a source of meaning but requires alignment with personal values and intrinsic motivation to avoid burnout.
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