Why You Feel Helpless ... and How to Break The Loop | Dr Louise Lambert

If you’ve ever felt like you’re just going through the motions of life… this episode is for you. On the outside, everything might look good. You’re doing what you’re “supposed” to do. But internally, something feels off. Like you’re not fully in your life. In this episode of The Balance Theory, Erika sits down with psychologist Dr Louise Lambert to explore why so many of us feel disconnected from our own lives and what actually helps you feel like you’re living again. This conversation goes beyond surface-level advice. It dives into what the science says about happiness, why simply “fixing problems” isn’t enough, and how to shift from just functioning… to truly feeling your life. If you’ve been craving more presence, more meaning, or just a deeper connection to your everyday life, this will give you a completely new perspective. What We Cover: Why you can feel “fine”… but still feel disconnected from your life The concept of “languishing” and why so many people are stuck there Why focusing on the past isn’t the key to a better present The 3 types of people: which one you are and what to do about it What the science actually says about happiness (and what we get wrong) Does more success, money, or discipline lead to happier lives? A simple way to reconnect with meaning and purpose in your life The difference between positive thinking and useful thinking Practical ways to shift out of autopilot and feel more present You don’t need to overhaul your life to feel better, you need to change how you experience it. SPONSORS: 🍯 ⁠HONEYLOVE⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠- Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to honeylove.com/BALANCE ! #honeylovepod #sponsored 💆🏻‍♀️ ⁠⁠KINSYN⁠ - Get 20% off using the code 'BALANCETHEORY' at https://kinsyn.com/balancetheory CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST 📸 Instagram -   / dr_louise_lambert   📖 ⁠Check out Dr Louise Lambert's book on Amazon⁠ - https://www.amazon.ae/Happiness-Get-K... TIMESTAMPS (00:00) Introduction (04:14) What is Positive Psychology (07:28) Stop letting the past take up today’s space (08:54) 3 types of people: which one are you? (19:19) How do you get more out of life? (22:37) Research on what ACTUALLY makes change work (29:09) Practical Activity: Finding meaning & purpose (32:16) This will 100% make you happier (36:27) Step by step guide on Self Talk (39:03) DO NOT be optimistic 100% of the time (42:35) What you think is going to make you happy (48:22) How to persist through challenges (50:30) Does Money Make us happier? (54:02) What is happiness? WHO AM I? My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel! 📸 Connect with me on IG!   / erikadpelle   BINGE by playlist themes: 💌 Mindset:    • Mindset Podcasts   💌 Time Management & Productivity:    • Time Management & Productivity Podcasts   💌 Confidence:    • Confidence Podcasts   💌 Health & Fitness:    • Playlist   RESOURCES ▶︎ My FREE Work Life Balance Workshop:    • How to ACTUALLY Have Work Life Balance in ...   ▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon: https://bit.ly/4cpHmcV ▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge: https://bit.ly/46CoiqR ▶︎ Goal Setting System E-Book: https://bit.ly/4fEFlfP LET’S BE FRIENDS ⭐ Substack - https://thebalancetheorypodcast.subst... 📸 Instagram -   / thebalancetheorypodcast   📱Tiktok -   / thebalancetheorypodcast   🌍 My website - https://thebalancetheorypodcast.com/ 🧡 This description may contain affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video and support the channel at no cost to you. Thank you for your support!