Chapter
The Connection Between Self-Esteem and Aging
1:15:57 - 1:21:00 (05:03)
The anxiety around aging and physical appearance is often linked to a person's self-esteem and how much they derive their sense of purpose and meaning from their looks. This highlights the importance of finding happiness in other areas to avoid the negative impact of aging on self-worth.
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The speaker addresses the effects of junk values, specifically on people’s self-worth, and the need to signal societal expectations in order to maintain a sense of self-worth.
1:15:57 - 1:18:50 (02:53)
Junk values
Summary
The speaker addresses the effects of junk values, specifically on people’s self-worth, and the need to signal societal expectations in order to maintain a sense of self-worth.
ChapterThe Connection Between Self-Esteem and Aging
Episode#172 - Johann Hari - What Are The Real Causes Of Depression?
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The anxiety associated with aging is often linked to self-esteem that is heavily tied to looks, whereas if someone's self-esteem is based on other things, the anxiety is less.
1:18:50 - 1:21:00 (02:10)
Aging
Summary
The anxiety associated with aging is often linked to self-esteem that is heavily tied to looks, whereas if someone's self-esteem is based on other things, the anxiety is less. People who derive their sense of purpose from their job may be struggling to find new meaning while at home.