So, ever wonder what it would feel like to feel more alive?
To be more alive?
Well, that's kind of the fundamental question that we have been asking here on good life project for a decade now.
And I think now more than ever, it is super relevant.
These last few years, they have left so many feeling drained or stifled or without energy and excitement or, well, happiness or joy.
At least not consistently, not on a level that makes us feel good.
And sure, that's understandable.
It's been a tough moment.
But what if I told you access to feeling these things was way more in your control, regardless of your immediate circumstance, than you thought?
That the feeling of being alive, of flourishing, of feeling positive and hopeful and connected, it's so important to our ability to live a good life.
And after all, that's what we've been exploring here for so many years.
So today, in our second part of our month long jumpstart series, we're going to dive into a powerful science backed model that comes out of the world of positive psychology that will really help you understand how to reclaim those feelings that seem to have gone missing for so many over the last few years, no matter what life has delivered to your doorstep.
And along with each element, I'm going to share specific actions that you can take to start feeling more like yourself, more alive and capable and connected than maybe you have in a long time.
And of course, a quick reminder, I am not a mental health professional.
The ideas and the framework and the exercises that I'm going to share with you, well, they come from the world of research and clinical application.
And if you are in genuine distress, please be sure to check with your friends, family, and the many freely available mental health resources and a qualified mental health professional.
Okay, now it's time to dive into our exploration of how to feel more alive.
I'm Jonathan Fields, and this is good life project.
So I want to take you back in time a little bit.
The year is 1998, and the gathering is the American Psychological association.