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Talking about this sense of purpose, there was an article written by somebody in the tech field who explained his experience in working remotely with Buffer... And he talked about this 45 days of bootcamp that he went through with the company to see "Does what you want and what we want work well together?" And they lov... |
Lastly, when we're talking about this sense of what makes a difference, what data is relevant, is finally this sense of mastery. Daniel Pink identifies autonomy as this inherent drive to create; this sense of mission, or purpose. We have this drive to be a part of something bigger than ourselves, but we're driven to ma... |
**Adam Stacoviak:** \[40:30\] Yeah, I can imagine that... That's tough. |
**Mireille B. Reece, Psy.D:** Right. So even for you - what is your mechanism for feedback? Because you don't have a boss, you're not working for anybody else, and you're by yourself much of the time. |
**Adam Stacoviak:** Yeah. |
**Mireille B. Reece, Psy.D:** So where do you get your data around how you're doing, do you know? |
**Adam Stacoviak:** You know, I think I've been self-driven for a while, so I think it's just by nature. And I think the way I judge is by happiness. What I do is uniquely different than any other job I've ever done in my life... So I think if I'm happy, if I enjoy it, if I see a community forming around the work that ... |
**Mireille B. Reece, Psy.D:** You know, you just did an excellent job of summarizing intrinsic motivation. That your feedback, the data that you're looking at really comes from within you, and having that awareness, and looking at "Does the activities that I'm doing and investing in resonate with what's already inside ... |
\[43:07\] Because like we were talking about, it's really different if it's your only ever always by yourself, versus "Oh, I'm gonna do this part of work, be it time limited, like three months, or more like a day a week." People talk a lot about chunking when they're self-employed... |
**Adam Stacoviak:** Batching, chunking... These are well-known things for getting things done. |
**Mireille B. Reece, Psy.D:** Yeah. So it's like, "This is how I get into my sense of flow, where I'm most productive. These are more challenging for me, they take up more energy, so I'm gonna put my most attention on those first, so that I can then move on to the next thing." |
I think when people realize that there's other ways of doing things that might not have been the way that they've always been done, but that they could work if they're willing to go explore, it can allow them to discover more about themselves and their lives, and how they want to function within the world. Because look... |
• Pain to change vs pain to stay the same |
• Common areas people try to change in therapy: anxiety, depression, trauma, relational challenges |
• Role of genetics and epigenetics in everyday life and mental health |
• Difference between genes and DNA |
• Propensities vs determinism regarding genetic influence on behavior |
• Intersection of environment and genetics in shaping individual outcomes |
• Examples of disorders with strong genetic components (schizophrenia, ADHD, bipolar disorder) |
• Reframing addictive or obsessive behavior as a positive mindset |
• The importance of awareness and recognizing one's habits and choices |
• Building skills and restructuring oneself to engage in healthier habits |
• Recognizing the impact of one's choices on overall brain health and well-being |
• Distinguishing between adaptive and maladaptive obsessions |
• Managing stress and developing self-regulation skills |
• Understanding how early experiences and exposure can shape one's behaviors and preferences |
• Genetic predispositions and their role in health habits |
• The potential benefits of knowing one's genetic markers for making informed decisions |
• Concerns about over-reliance on genetic testing, including anxiety and lack of understanding |
• Importance of interpretation and validation of genetic test results |
• Discussion of neuroplasticity and the brain's ability to reorganize itself throughout life |
• Neuroplasticity allows the brain to compensate for injury and disease |
• Autoimmune disorders are common and related to genes and lifestyle |
• A healthy diet, exercise, and avoiding toxic chemicals can help prevent autoimmune issues |
• Epigenetics is the study of how genes and environment interact to affect health |
• Neuroplasticity enables the brain to adapt and change in response to experiences and learning |
• Emotional intelligence is crucial for managing stress and making informed life choices |
• Certain genetic predispositions, such as schizophrenia, can be mitigated with healthy lifestyle choices and coping strategies |
• BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor) is a protein involved in brain health and development. |
• BDNF (Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor) promotes nerve cell survival and growth in the brain and spinal cord |
• BDNF is active at synapses where neurons connect and communicate with each other |
• Exercise, omega-3 fatty acids, and caloric restrictions can up-regulate BDNF production |
• Intermittent fasting and high-intensity exercise may be particularly beneficial for promoting neuroplasticity |
• Omega-3s are essential for brain health and can be obtained through wild-caught salmon or supplements if not ingested through diet |
• Exercise improves brain flexibility, which is crucial for learning and memory |
• Physical activity, not just exercise, can contribute to improved brain function and reduced stress |
• Motivational interviewing as a therapy modality |
• Importance of immediate payouts in habit formation |
• Linking short-term goals to long-term outcomes |
• The role of moderation and flexibility in change |
• Recognizing the potential for creativity and problem-solving through exercise and movement |
• Believing that change is possible and taking small steps towards it |
**Adam Stacoviak:** How often in therapy do you think you're helping people change something they think they can't change? |
**Mireille Reece, PsyD:** That's like very-- |
**Adam Stacoviak:** Daily? |
**Mireille Reece, PsyD:** \[laughs\] Yeah, I hesitated for a second, but... |
**Adam Stacoviak:** I'll answer for you... |
**Mireille Reece, PsyD:** it's pretty routine. And yet, I would say the irony is that people come to me because they wanna change... Right? They're finally at this place where they're saying "Enough is enough. I wanna feel differently than what I do." |
**Adam Stacoviak:** I'm gonna have to paraphrase it because I can't recall it; I'll google it and get a perfect version of it, but it's like, "The pain to change has increased more than the pain to stay the same." So that's what perpetuates this need, this yearn for change. And then you seek the necessary help. |
**Mireille Reece, PsyD:** Yeah, I think it is that the pain to stay the same is worse. |
**Adam Stacoviak:** Okay, that's it. Yes, thank you. |
**Mireille Reece, PsyD:** Like, if I don't move, this is going to be far worse. |
**Adam Stacoviak:** Yeah, I'm glad you corrected me on that, because yes, if the pain to stay the same is more than it would be to just bite the bullet and change. |
**Mireille Reece, PsyD:** Right, yeah. Change is hard. I always say, people fight change, but we have to fight to change. |
**Adam Stacoviak:** Well, what's even more ironic is that we're always changing. |
**Mireille Reece, PsyD:** Yup, yup. |
**Adam Stacoviak:** Whether we are actively participating in that change or not, change is occurring. Every new lived experience changes you. Every new cultural shift has its impact. |
**Mireille Reece, PsyD:** Yeah, we are so fluid as humans, in that we're always taking in new information and incorporating it or rejecting it. It's this constant fluctuation. |
**Adam Stacoviak:** What kind of change, if you could pinpoint a couple that stand out most to you, in therapy, are people trying to seek therapy and change, that they feel they can't change? What are the most common ones they're trying to change, they think they can't change, but is totally changeable? |
**Mireille Reece, PsyD:** Well, really how they feel. People come in and they're dealing with oftentimes anxiety, or depression, or even trauma... A lot of times it's relational challenges, of "I have this family member, or co-worker, or some person with whom I routinely have to interface, and I've gotta figure out a w... |
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