Ever wondered why some people seem to breeze through life’s challenges, while others struggle with daily inconveniences? The answer just might lie in your locus of control! So, this week on Sero Boost: The Happiness Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella interviews psychiatrist and psychoanalyst Carrie Barron on how our locus of control contributes to our perspective of happiness.
A renowned associate professor in the Department of Medical Education at The University of Texas at Austin, Carrie Barron also leads as director of Creativity for Resilience at Dell Medical School. In addition to having published several peer-reviewed journals and the Harvard Business Review, Carrie Barron is the co-author behind the innovative and insightful book ‘The Creativity Cure: A Do-It-Yourself Prescription for Happiness’.
In this episode, Carrie Barron establishes the differences between an internal and external locus of control, as well as how it may affect an individual’s mental health and happiness. Additionally, Carrie Barron reveals the various factors that may influence one’s locus of control, and offers advice on how to adopt a more empowering mindset.
Together, Marie and Carrie Barron explore journaling as a way to reflect on one’s self-awareness and locus of control, from writing to recording. So, tune in this week for an interesting conversation on how shifting your perspective can lead to better relationships, improved mental health, and a more fulfilling life!
Follow Carrie Barron’s work via the following platforms: Carrie Barron: https://www.carriebarronmd.com University of Texas at Austin: https://dellmed.utexas.edu/directory/carrie-barron Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/contributors/carrie-barron-md
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