Episode #83: EXPLORATION: Explore in 2024!

Summary: On this episode of Act To Live, Scott and Jaime introduce the theme of Season Six - exploration! Each episode will feature a single word meant for listeners to explore right along with the duo. Jaime and Scott begin the episode by defining exploration and the role it plays in their lives currently. They then discuss some ways that we can engage in self-exploration and a few of the benefits.  ACTion Event of the Week: Take some time to think about an area of your life in which you’d like to explore. Then, dive in…in any way that feels right to you…write, meditate, talk with family and friends, etc.  Where do we walk next? Join us on the next episode of Act to Live as we explore FAITH and HOPE!   References:  Bench, S. W., Schlegel, R. J., Davis, W. E., & Vess, M. (2015). Thinking about change in the self and others: The role of self-discovery metaphors and the true self. Social Cognition, 33(3), 169–185. Epstein, S. (2010). Demystifying intuition: What it is, what it does, and how it does it. Psychological Inquiry, 21(4), 295–312. Explore. (Retrieved 2024). Dictionary.com  https://www.dictionary.com/browse/explore  Hovde, M., & Wade, D. (2022). What Is The Purpose of Self-Exploration? Psychology Central.com https://psychcentral.com/blog/self-exploration-getting-to-know-thyself  Sutton, J. (2023). 30 Best Self-Exploration Questions, Journal Prompts, & Tools. Positive Psychology.com.  https://positivepsychology.com/self-exploration/ Thomas, V. (2016). Using mental imagery in counseling and psychotherapy: A guide to more inclusive theory and practice. Routledge.  

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Come walk with us on this journey as we share life experiences and have conversations meant to help each of us evolve… Act to Live is: A place where we observe everyday life, pose questions and cultivate and create psychological flexibility with our thoughts and behaviors; A place where we create conversations about how to find happiness and gratitude in daily life (you are a big part of these conversations and how Act to Live evolves); A place where we examine how effectively we can communicate with ourselves and others; A place where we discuss principles from mindfulness, positive psychology, cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, emotional intelligence and other psychological theories and principles in order to live well.