Are you stuck in autopilot, drifting through life without a sense of direction? This episode can help you get back in touch with what really matters.

In this Quick Win, I’m joined by Dr. Emily Musgrove - clinical psychologist, author of Unstuck, and resident Psych on The Imperfects podcast. We unpack the signs you’re disconnected from your values and the simple ways to reconnect with them, like the “80th birthday” exercise and a values questionnaire.

Dr. Em shares:

How values misalignment shows up in therapy and life

Why “stuckness” signals you’re out of touch with your values

The 80th birthday exercise for identifying what really matters to you

The power of questionnaires in surfacing your core values

Why values are bidirectional (hint: kindness to yourself counts too)

Key Quotes:

“The presence of avoidance often signals a values disconnection.”

“Being kind includes being kind to yourself - sometimes that means setting boundaries.”

Connect with Dr. Em on Instagram, LinkedIn and her website. Check out her new book Unstuck.

Listen to the full episode here.

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Host: Amantha Imber
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