I think value-based theories of wellbeing do a pretty good job at describing what people think is good for someone, but concepts about values, especially those intended for self-help, could be improved. I attempted to go over what other people think on the topic, but I definitely got some things wrong about what these people think. (I just saw that Greenberg specifically differentiates positive affect from valuing something!)

Here's the link if you use Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

Here's the script, but I'd recommend the audio. 

Mentioned in the episode:

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy book - ⁠The Happiness Trap⁠ by Russ Harris

Valerie Tiberius - ⁠Paper describing her ideas⁠ - ⁠Well-Being as Value Fulfillment⁠ (book)

Spencer Greenberg - ⁠Post describing some ideas⁠ - ⁠Another post⁠

⁠Clearer Thinking episode about decision making with Annie Duke