Summary: On this episode of Act To Live, Scott and Jaime introduce the theme of Season Six - exploration! Each episode will feature a single word meant for listeners to explore right along with the duo. Jaime and Scott begin the episode by defining exploration and the role it plays in their lives currently. They then discuss some ways that we can engage in self-exploration and a few of the benefits. 

ACTion Event of the Week: Take some time to think about an area of your life in which you’d like to explore. Then, dive in…in any way that feels right to you…write, meditate, talk with family and friends, etc. 

Where do we walk next? Join us on the next episode of Act to Live as we explore FAITH and HOPE!

References: 

Bench, S. W., Schlegel, R. J., Davis, W. E., & Vess, M. (2015). Thinking about change in the self and others: The role of self-discovery metaphors and the true self. Social Cognition, 33(3), 169–185.

Epstein, S. (2010). Demystifying intuition: What it is, what it does, and how it does it. Psychological Inquiry, 21(4), 295–312.

Explore. (Retrieved 2024). Dictionary.com  https://www.dictionary.com/browse/explore 

Hovde, M., & Wade, D. (2022). What Is The Purpose of Self-Exploration? Psychology Central.com https://psychcentral.com/blog/self-exploration-getting-to-know-thyself 

Sutton, J. (2023). 30 Best Self-Exploration Questions, Journal Prompts, & Tools. Positive Psychology.com.  https://positivepsychology.com/self-exploration/

Thomas, V. (2016). Using mental imagery in counseling and psychotherapy: A guide to more inclusive theory and practice. Routledge.