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Structured Habits and Sense of Agency
43:44 - 51:33 (07:49)
This podcast episode includes a discussion about the power of structured habits to give people a sense of power and agency to change things, followed by a story about a friend to remind people that positive changes are possible even during challenging times.
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The belief that we are broken and unable to change is a falsehood we tell ourselves.
43:44 - 44:43 (00:59)
Summary
The belief that we are broken and unable to change is a falsehood we tell ourselves. Small or big changes are possible and can lead to incredible outcomes.
ChapterStructured Habits and Sense of Agency
Episode#172 - Johann Hari - What Are The Real Causes Of Depression?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The podcast briefly discusses when Andrew Sullivan was diagnosed with HIV and thought he only had a limited time left to live.
44:43 - 45:31 (00:48)
Summary
The podcast briefly discusses when Andrew Sullivan was diagnosed with HIV and thought he only had a limited time left to live. This led him to write a book about a utopian idea that he never thought would be achievable in his lifetime.
ChapterStructured Habits and Sense of Agency
Episode#172 - Johann Hari - What Are The Real Causes Of Depression?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The host discusses imagining a future that was once thought impossible and how it can help us move forward and create change in politics.
45:31 - 47:04 (01:33)
Summary
The host discusses imagining a future that was once thought impossible and how it can help us move forward and create change in politics.
ChapterStructured Habits and Sense of Agency
Episode#172 - Johann Hari - What Are The Real Causes Of Depression?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The definition of depression given by Dr. Tyrell Harris and the history of the weekend, a radical idea proposed by working-class people in the 19th century, is discussed alongside the potential correlation between increased depression and anxiety and environmental factors.
47:04 - 48:57 (01:53)
Summary
The definition of depression given by Dr. Tyrell Harris and the history of the weekend, a radical idea proposed by working-class people in the 19th century, is discussed alongside the potential correlation between increased depression and anxiety and environmental factors.
ChapterStructured Habits and Sense of Agency
Episode#172 - Johann Hari - What Are The Real Causes Of Depression?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The resurgence in the popularity of self-development may be a result of people attempting to bring order to the chaos of their lives.
48:57 - 51:33 (02:36)
Summary
The resurgence in the popularity of self-development may be a result of people attempting to bring order to the chaos of their lives. By implementing certain structures, such as morning routines, reading, and meditation, individuals can take control of their self-care and ultimately progress in their self-development journey.