Week 12: Meaningfulness, Values Flashcards
what aspects of meaning are in the PERMA-V model?
faith, spiritualism, contribution, purpose
How does Michael Steger define meaning?
- purpose- need to do smtg
- significance- certain careers have shelf life and cannot be source of meaning forever
What are the 4 S’s of meaning?
- structure
- stimulation- engagement
- social- connection
- story- a greater purpose
What did Barry Schwartz say about the opportunity cost of too many choices?
it makes people miserable
1. Regret and anticipated regret
2. opportunity cost
3. escalation of expectations
4. self-blame
What are the 2 extremes of how somebody makes choices?
maximizers & satisficers
what is the attitude of a satisficer?
-im happy with good enough
- ill make the most of what I have
- when shopping, I find smtg I like an dtrust I will continue to like it later
what is the attitude of a maximizer?
-i never settle for second best
-on the lookout for better opportunities
-hard time finding smtg that I really love when shopping
What does Barry recommend regarding satisficer/maximizer?
satisfice more for small things in life
who’s work is about the spell of anonymity?
Tal Ben Shahar
who’s quote “you’re free when you belong nowhere”
Maya Angelou
