Ep 185 Ali Hill - How to Get Out of a Funk (A Psychologist's 3-Part Scan)

Know that feeling when your spark just dims? In this solo episode I’m exploring the tool that I use to tune back into this spark and uncover what might be going on. I'm Ali Hill, and on this rare solo episode of Stand Out Life I share a framework from my early days as a registered psychologist in a multidisciplinary chronic pain program: The biopsychosocial model. It sounds clinical, but it’s one we can all tap into. It’s an incredibly useful 3-part framework that can you help you scan areas of your life to getting a picture of where your own ‘mental funk’ or low energy is coming from. We also discuss why big life changes stack up on you (even the good ones), how news and social media are built to keep your attention through fear (and drain you), and tools to explore where to reclaim your sense of agency. Tune in to hear about: • How to get out of a funk when you feel stuck or unmotivated • How the biopsychosocial model can help explain changes in mood, energy, and motivation • Two common habits that can make a difficult season feel even harder (stop doing these things ASAP) • How reconnecting with your values can help you feel more like yourself again • Why relationships, belonging, and social connection affect emotional wellbeing • How social media, news, cost-of-living pressure, and external stress can influence your mental state • The single most important thing to focus on so you can rebuild a sense of agency • Simple ways to reconnect with joy, creativity, motivation, and your spark Key moments: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:30 Finding ourselves in a funk 00:03:00 The biopsychosocial scan 00:07:44 Move your body first 00:10:50 Revisit your values 00:14:01 News feeds drain you 00:17:01 Follow your curiosity - 🟡Subscribe and follow along for more meaningful conversations with extraordinary people about living a boldly, connected, standout life. - 👉Here’s how we can stay in touch https://pragmaticthinking.com/ https://www.instagram.com/alihill/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/fromalihill/