Days 20,21,22 Notes: Positive Psychology-The Science of Happiness (September 12,13, 14th Notes)

The Habit of Positivity http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXy__kBVq1M TEDxBloomington - Shawn Achor - "The Happiness Advantage: Linking Positive Brains to Performance" :10 – 3:01 5:23 – 6:25 7:36- 8:30 9:15- 11:07 11:07 – end

Positive Psychology You have a choice – you decide what to focus on Example – Baby Unicorn! vs. Ouch! The lense you use to view the world shapes your reality Your outlook shapes your happiness – not the opposite.

Happiness Project Happiness Project Multiple Intelligences Using your Strengths Neuroplasticity Using your Attention & Focus to Change your Brain Mind Set Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset Positivity Positive Psychology: Happiness is a skill

Science of Happiness Only 10% of long term happiness is dependent on external world 90% of your happiness is dependent on your outlook

Happiness Leads to Success Happy = Success, not the opposite Happiness Advantage Brain positive in the present = Intelligence Creativity Energy Every single outcome improves Positive Brains are Better, faster, more accurate – than negative, neutral or stressed.

Rewire your Brain for Happiness through Positivity Create lasting, POSITIVE change 21 days in a row 3 gratitudes Journaling Exercise Relaxation exercises Random Acts of Kindness

Habits of Mind Passive Vs. Active Positive Change – happens when you make it important Change process is simple, but not easy Start small – impact is exponential How do you talk to yourself? What patterns do you see? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qR3rK0kZFkg Jessica’s daily affirmation

Pruning Out Dead Weight Negative self talk: WMDs – Worry, Misery, Doubt – weapons of mass destruction. Tossing out the WMD’s – Negative thought patterns.