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Many people today are feeling stressed or overwhelmed by life.\xa0The typical approach to treating these issues is to learn how to manage one's symptoms through things like mindfulness or meditation. My guest today argues that mere management\xa0is insufficient. Instead, we need to tackle the root of what\u2019s causing us to feel anxious, stuck, and generally lost\u2014a decreasing sense of\xa0agency.\xa0\n\nHis name is Dr. Paul Napper and he\u2019s a psychologist and the co-author of the book\xa0The Power of\xa0Agency: The 7 Principles to Conquer Obstacles, Make Effective Decisions, and Create a Life on Your Own Terms.\xa0Today on the show, Paul makes the case that the reason more and more people feel like they're floundering, is that they don't have a strong sense of personal\xa0agency. Paul explains what he means by\xa0agency, and why learning how to get better at thinking, acting, and making choices for yourself can be the real key to feeling less stuck in life. Paul and I then discuss the seven overarching principles of increasing your\xa0agency, as well tactics to put them into practice.\n\nGet the show notes at aom.is/agency.