In this episode of the Mind Over Money podcast, Jessen James dives into the concept of meeting your needs in a functional versus dysfunctional way. He emphasises the importance of recognising how we seek fulfillment in various areas of life—whether it's through relationships, health, career, or finances—and how these methods impact our overall well-being. The episode encourages listeners to evaluate their current strategies and make intentional, functional adjustments to improve their quality of life.
Key Takeaways:
Meeting your needs is a natural human drive, but the key is doing it in a functional way that leads to positive outcomes. Whether you're seeking connection, health, or career fulfillment, it’s important to assess how you're meeting those needs. Dysfunctional methods—like compromising your values, engaging in unhealthy relationships, or staying in a draining job—may provide short-term relief but lead to long-term dissatisfaction. By consciously shifting toward healthier strategies, you can improve your life in meaningful ways.
Podcast Highlights:
Jessen James explores the concept of how we meet our needs, from craving attention to seeking career success or connection. He shares insights from his psychiatric nurse background, explaining how dysfunctional ways of fulfilling needs (like acting out for attention) can harm our overall well-being. The discussion highlights the importance of evaluating your life—whether it’s in relationships, health, or career—and considering if you're meeting your needs in a healthy, sustainable way. Jessen encourages listeners to reflect on their choices and adjust, offering an actionable exercise to help identify functional and dysfunctional patterns. The episode ends with a call to action for listeners to publicly commit to improving their approach to fulfilling their needs.
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About the host:
Jessen James
Jessen has spoken to and trained thousands of entrepreneurs all over the world and has been featured on Channel 5's Rich House Poor House.
Having built, bought, and sold multiple businesses himself, Jessen has had some amazing wins and some rather spectacular fails too! He now dedicates his time to serving others to better their lives and businesses by sharing his learnings. Get in touch today.
CONTACT DETAILS
Website: https://www.jessenjames.com/
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EMAIL: success@jessenjames.com
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