“If we only focus on the negative, we are missing a whole half of the human experience.” In this episode, we are joined by Liza McDevitt, AAMS® and Financial Advisor at Raymond James & Associates, Inc., for a conversation about Applied Positive Psychology.
“If we only focus on the negative, we are missing a whole half of the human experience.” In this episode, we are joined by Liza McDevitt, AAMS® and Financial Advisor at Raymond James & Associates, Inc., for a conversation about Applied Positive Psychology. Liza explains how her experience in business led her to earn a Master’s in Applied Positive Psychology and how she utilizes it in her current role today working with financial clients. On top of that, she shares some positive problem solving advice for us all to follow!
**Raymond James & Associates, Inc. member New York Stock Exchange/SIPC. Any opinions are those of Liza McDevitt and not necessarily those of Raymond James.
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SHOW NOTES/”KEY TAKEAWAYS”:
00:00 Jenn opens the show, and Eliza introduces herself to the PMM audience, detailing how she began in business and how it lead her to earn a Masters in Applied Positive Psychology
5:23 Eliza explains what Applied Positive Psychology is, noting its stark difference from classical psychology
11:40 Jenn asks how positive psychology is utilized in Eliza’s current role as a financial advisor
17:00 Eliza explains her definition of the concept of mental fitness
18:46 Eliza discusses how she keeps her personal perspective in check when working with financial clients, regarding what is best for their goals
24:36 Jenn asks, “How can we apply positive psychology when it comes to mental fitness?”, and Eliza puts Jenn on the hot seat!
28:08 Eliza gives the audience some positive problem solving advice and Jenn closes the show
QUOTES MENTIONED:
“Psychology is really the field of science that measures the intangible, our thoughts and emotions, which then lead to our behaviors.” – E
“The biggest things that are stressors for people are finances, and finances.” – J
“If we only focus on the negative, we are missing a whole half of the human experience.” – E
“Emotions serve a function.” – E
“No emotion is meant to last forever, it’s supposed to tell you something about what’s going on in your environment, and oftentimes your emotion will feed your behavior.” – E
“…Mental fitness is the ability to tackle whatever life challenges are in front of you through cognitive skills” – E
“What are those things in the mental space that we can work on that are gonna help us conquer life challenges that come our way?” – E
“You as an individual have the power to curate positive emotions, and make change in whatever facet of your well being that might be lacking…” – E
“Are we doing things that generate positive emotion in our day to day lives?” – E
“Hope is a very powerful emotion, as are joy, awe, and connectedness.” – E
“We do have shorter attention spans these days.” – J
“Whats holding me back? Is there some way I’m thinking about things that isnt’ a perspective that’s helping me? If I shift my perspective will that help me shift my emotions and behaviors…?”
