Ep. 062 - Jodi Wellman - Why You're Living on Autopilot

Jodi Wellman is a speaker, author, facilitator, and assistant instructor in the Master of Applied Positive Psychology program at the University of Pennsylvania. She also founded Four Thousand Mondays to help people make the most of the time they are lucky to be above ground.Most of us go through life on autopilot, stuck in routines that feel safe but leave us feeling unfulfilled. In this eye-opening conversation, Jodi reveals why our brains crave predictability, how fear keeps us stuck, and the surprising power of novelty to wake us up. Are you truly living or just going through the motions?From the science behind autopilot living to the role of mortality as motivation, this episode is packed with insights on breaking free from ruts, trusting yourself, and taking action. Discover how tiny changes can make a massive impact—and how to stop waiting for "someday" to live fully.In this episode, expect to learn:Why our brains are wired for routine, and how to break freeThe surprising link between fear and staying stuck in lifeHow to use deadlines and mortality to fuel motivationThe danger of positive fantasies (and what to do instead)Small but powerful steps to live a more intentional lifePlus much moreFollow Jodi:Website: https://fourthousandmondays.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fourthousandmondayLet's Connect.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielmcianci/Twitter:  https://twitter.com/DanielMCianciYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@redefiningwisdomEmail: https://www.redefiningwisdom.com/contact-2/Website: https://www.redefiningwisdom.com/