Why Achievement Feels Empty In Midlife (And How To Feel Fulfilled) w/ Dr Suzy Green

In this episode of Don't Let the Old Man In, we speak with positive psychologist Dr Suzy Green to understand why the drive to achieve fades in midlife, why so many people begin to feel invisible at work, and much more. Subscribe to our newsletter: https://dontlettheoldmanin.com/subscribe/Follow Don't Let the Old Man In on social media: https://linktr.ee/dontllettheoldmaninCHAPTERS:00:00 Intro03:14 Why Shift Focus from What's Wrong to What's Right07:48 Understanding the Broad Scope of Positive Psychology11:36 Achievement, Meaning, and Developmental Shifts14:02 The Role of Mattering and Anti-Mattering19:21 Proactive Strategies for Life Transitions22:12 William Bridges' Transition Model23:29 Aligning Values and Strengths During Change25:53 Growth After Trauma and Adversity27:17 The Power of Support and Relationships31:01 Preparing for Endings and New Beginnings33:48 The Importance of Social Connections and Mattering37:41 The Concept of Might and Using Strengths38:48 Building Resilience Through Mindfulness and Attentional Control41:02 Practical Daily Practices for Well-Being44:39 The Impact of Gratitude on Mood and Perspective45:55 Mindfulness and Being Present in Daily Life49:20 The Role of Meditation and Attention Training53:03 Encouragement to Explore Positive Psychology Further54:16 Reflecting on the Future and Life Purpose#psychology #midlife #positivity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.