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

2. The Habit of Positivity
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

3. 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.

4. 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

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

6. 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.

7. 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

9. 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?
Jessica’s daily affirmation

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