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On today's show, we dive into values. We unpack what values are, why it is important to know your values and how you can use this information to help shape your decisions and life.
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The full video version of this episode is available on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@thismighthelppodcast
Some of the key research we chat about can be found below:
- Honka, A., Helander, E., Pavel, M., Jimison, H., Mustonen, P., Korhonen, I., & Ermes, M. (2019). Exploring Associations Between the Self-Reported Values, Well-Being, and Health Behaviors of Finnish Citizens: Cross-Sectional Analysis of More Than 100,000 Web-Survey Responses. JMIR Mental Health, 6. https://doi.org/10.2196/12170.
- Wu, S., Bai, Z., Luo, S., Chi, I., & Zhang, L. (2019). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to reduce depression: A systematic review and meta-analysis.. Journal of affective disorders, 260, 728-737. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2019.09.040.
Some additional resources can be found here:
- Book to read: The Happiness Trap by Dr Russ Harris
- A list of values: https://www.actmindfully.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Values_Checklist_-_Russ_Harris.pdf
- The Values in Action (VIA) Inventory (free online questionnaire to explore your character strengths): https://www.viacharacter.org/
- Valued Living Questionnaire (an adapted version of the VLQ, where you rate how important each value is to you, and how successful you have been in living this value in the past month): https://www.actmindfully.com.au/upimages/VALUED_Living_Questionnaire_-_adapted.pdf
If you or a loved one needs further support, we strongly encourage you to speak with your GP, psychologist, or another qualified healthcare professional.
Additional support can be found through:
Beyond Blue - https://www.beyondblue.org.au 1300 22 4636
LifeLine - https://988lifeline.org/get-help/ 13 11 14
Headspace - https://headspace.org.au 1800 650 890 (for those aged 25 or under)
