WICT: What Happy Working Mothers Know Webinar # 7 Cathy L. Greenberg Barrett S. Avigdor When The Going Gets Tough: Happiness Tools

Happiness is a choice not luck HaHa Happiness is important for your Health and Your Performance

H = the level of happiness overall S = the set point for happiness based on genetic disposition C = current conditions such as financial stability, living environment or health V = voluntary activities where and how you choose to spend your time Let’s Reflect: The Science of Happiness H = S + C + V

You can make the weather Enhance your life Happiness = Joy = Engagement = Performance = Success Create your climate of positivity

How stressful situations can hijacks your brain – Activation of ANS and stress hormones Thalamus Amygdala Copyright Institute of Heart Math M = PRIMITIVE BRAIN 80K = MAMMALIAN BRAIN = EMOTION 10K NEOCORTEX = CIVILITY, MORALITY FEAR WAS ESSENTIAL FOR SURVIVAL

By investing in your own happiness you can: Find happiness no matter where you are in your life, how overwrought, how overwhelmed, or how unhappy you are. Planning is KEY!

What would you do if your job was eliminated?

Real Stories of Real Women Jayne Rager Valseca Dealing with resentment How truly letting go, frees you Jennifer Wesfal No more self-doubt Learn to trust your voice Danielle's Story Setting your Pace Creating your life

Jayne’s Story- Dateline NBC Resentment – truly let go, forgive

Jennifer’s Story – Kyles Tree House “ I finally learned to trust my voice”

Danielle’s Story Setting Your Pace Life happens – so making it work on your time is key

H ealthy A daptive P roud of your family P roud of your work Y oung at Heart Formula for your happiness

Name one thing you could do for yourself if you lost your job, your partner or learned your child had a disability? HAPPYHAPPY To be adaptable, you must know what’s important to you. If you know what’s truly important, the rest will flow.

Look for a pearl everyday

If you’re already happy, make that happiness last even when things don’t go smoothly. Learn techniques to find happiness in the life you have rather than the life you wish you had.

Happiness is within your control It iIIt is a choice, not luck!