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1. Better Future Self

2. Welcome!Our team today:Louis Wray: Values : Leadership and AccomplishmentStrengths: Connector and CommunicatorLori Wray:Values: Accomplishment and LeadershipStrengths: Encourager and DeterminationTyler Bishop: Values: Physical Activity and Accomplishment Strengths: Competitor and Determination

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4. Happier people…Are healthierCope with stress betterAre more creative Perform better at workPass happiness on to those around themSpeak more positively about the organizationCope better with organizational changeFeel more committed to the organizationMake decisions more efficientlyThe Benefits of Frequent Positive Affect: Does Happiness Lead to Success?," Sonja Lyubomirsky, Ph.D., University of California, Riverside;Laura King, Ph.D., University of Missouri, Columbia and Ed Diener, Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and The Gallup Organization;Psychological

5. What is Positive PsychologyWhat is right with you, not what is wrongMoving from a 0 to a +5Differences between pleasure and happinessHow to get more happiness in your life What motivates you How can we tap into those motivationsDr Martin SeligmanFounder Positive Psychology

6. Know your strengths and values and connect with them oftenStrive to create and maintain social relationshipsAttach yourself to something larger than yourselfContinue to grow through intentional activities1432The Pillars of Happiness

7. The Nun Study The results were quite remarkable.1. For every 1% increase in the number of positive sentences in their writings, there was a 1.4% decrease in mortality rate;2. The happiest nuns lived 10 years longer than the least happy nuns;3. By age 80, the most cheerful group had only lost 25% of its population while the least cheerful group had lost 60%;4. Cheerful nuns had an 80% chance of getting to age 85 while the least cheerful nuns only had a 54% chance of reaching 85;5. By age 90 the cheerful sisters survived 65% of the time while the least cheerful sisters only survived 30%; and...6. 54% of the happy nuns reached 94 while only 15% of the least happy nuns reached that age.

8. Longevity In The Nun StudySurvival Rate At Age:8594Most Cheerful Quartile90%54%Least Cheerful34%11%Danner, Snowdon, & Friesen

9. Smoking (pack/day)- 3 yearsExercise+3 yearsLight Drinking+ 2 yearsHeavy Drinking- 7 yearsHappiness is very healthy!Being Happy (top vs. bottom)+ 9.4 yearsHow Happiness Affect Our Life Span

10. PleasureEngagementMeaningHappinessThree Ways To Happiness

11. Pleasure: FleetingShort-lived Important element of a good lifeHappiness: Longer-termNot necessarily pleasurable in the momentProvides a longer term “bank account” What is the difference between pleasure and happiness?

12. What effects personal happiness?Lyubomirsky, S., Sheldon, K.M., & Schkade, D. (2005). Pursuing happiness: The architecture of sustainable change. Review of General Psychology, Vol. 9, No. 112

13. Expand Our ExperiencesSelf-DevelopmentVolunteerismRecreationLearning

14. Some intentional activities with LiveAnew…Connecting to strengths and valuesCreating an attitude of gratitudeSocial relationshipsGiving backSetting goals

15. “Many people die with their music still in them. Too often it is because they are always getting ready to live. Before they know it time runs out.”-Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.

16. Clearly misunderstood Exact estimate Small crowd Found missing Fully emptyFind yourself

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18. ValuesGenerosity: Benevolent and generous, fulfilled by giving back to others and the community with time or resources. Connectedness: Value opportunities to build relationships and seek regular interaction with others. Accomplishment: Very goal-oriented and take pride in a hard day's work. Find satisfaction in achieving tangible results. Beauty and Excellence: Appreciate excellence achieved and skilled performances. Desires to enjoy surrounding beauty. Curiosity: Have a thirst for learning and value discovery and intellectual stimulation. Spirituality: Explore purpose and meaning beyond oneself. Beliefs guide behavior and bring comfort. Adventure: Seek out fun and excitement through the unpredictable and challenging. Willing to take risks. Leadership: Enjoy taking the lead and being in a position to change and effect others. Physical Activity: Thrive on physical activities and/or exercise. Seek engagements that require movement. Nature: Appreciate the earth and take pleasure in nature. Prefer to spend time outdoors and enjoy wildlife. Self Expression: Find fulfillment in self-expression (e.g., music, art, or writing). Seek creative outlets. Justice: Stand up for beliefs and promote peace. Seek equality, fair treatment, and tolerance for all.

19. StrengthsOrganizer: Enjoy organization. Develop plans and processes by providing order and structure to get tasks done. Initiator: Take the lead and initiate action. Decisive and able to turn ideas into a reality.Innovator: Enjoy innovation; think outside the box, try alternative approaches, and develop creative new solutions. Detailer: Easily attend to details. Quick to see “pieces of the puzzle” and notice things that others may overlook. Determination: Demonstrate determination and persistence with an unwavering focus on goals. See projects to completion. Competitor: Compare performance against others and value winning. Committed to excellence in competitive situations. Analyzer: Gather and interpret data. Thoroughly explore an issue and weigh the facts. Enjoy investigating the “why.” Visionary: Focus on the big picture and goals. Enjoy envisioning and planning for the future. Communicator: Good at articulating thoughts and ideas. Enjoy presenting information. Encourager: Provide encouragement to support the growth of others. Adapter: Effectively work with people who have different styles or approaches. Appreciate diverse strengths others bringAssertive: Speak freely and deliver tough messages. Take conflict head on. Speak in a clear unwavering voiceConnector: Great at building new relationships and making new connections. Bring people with common interests together. NetworkingInspirer: Bring out the best in others, highlighting strengths. Motivate others to achieve more and reach new levels.Teacher: Enjoy sharing knowledge. Impart wisdom and lessons learned based on own experienceUnifier: Facilitate teamwork and create a team environment. Bring people together around a common goal

20. Personal ValuesAdventureSpiritualityCuriosity AccomplishmentGenerosityLeadershipPhysical ActivityNatureSelf ExpressionBeauty and Excellence

21. InspirerDeterminationDetailerInitiatorCommunicatorVisionaryConnectorInnovatorTeacherCompetitorPersonal StrengthsAnalyzerOrganizer AdapterEncourager

22. TalentX Investment= Strength Rudy RuettiegerStrengthsTalent= 2XInvestment= 5=10

23. Joe MontanaTalent =5XInvestment =5=25

24. Discovery DiscussionWhich surprised you the most?How have you used your top values or strengths to create success in your life?Which of your top five strengths and values were you in most agreement with?When have you experienced happiness while using your strengths or values?

25. “Broaden and Build”Broaden and Build (Fredrickson 1998)Broaden yourself with success in one area and then build on positive emotions and mastery experiences that help build success in other areasIf you can’t summon the energy to take on a goal …Reflect on your strengths and successStart by doing the things you enjoyABDC

26. Have an Attitude of GratitudeTrain your mind to think Positive!ExperienceHigher levels of positive emotionHigher life satisfactionVitalityScience shows can train our mind byThe Gratitude Exercise

27. The Gratitude ExerciseToday I am thankful for....________________________________________________________________________

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29. S.M.A.R.T GoalsSimple M. Measurable A. Achievable R. Realistic T. Timely

30. Set Positive Goals Using Positive Actions+/-Two negatives can’t make a positive

31. Negative GoalPositive GoalDon’t want to be unhealthyDon’t eat sweetsDon’t want money problemsDon’t overspendDon’t want to worryWant to be healthy Eat vegetables and fruitI will be financial responsibleI will stay in my budgetFocus on what I can controlDon’t want a bad relationshipDon’t say anything negative to my spouseI want a good relationshipTell my spouse something positive

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33. Importance of RelationshipsIncrease your sense of belonging and purposeBoost your happinessReduce stressImprove your self-worthHelp you cope with traumas, such as divorce, serious illness, job loss or the death of a loved oneEncourage you to change or avoid unhealthy lifestyle habits, such as excessive drinking or lack of exercise

34. About Social RelationshipsQuantity a little- Quality importantNot just family. Friends challenge usOne of the strongest buffers against negative life events.Both extroverts and introverts benefit from pleasant emotions in social situations.Not only does companionship predict more positive emotions, but a lack of it predicts low well being

35. Those who have a best friend at work were more likely to: connect to the mission of their companyreport coworker commitment to quality. feel their opinions count at work.have better work life balance

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37. Health benefits of volunteerismStudy from the Americans’ Changing Lives found those who volunteered reported higher levels of:HappinessLife-satisfactionSelf-EsteemSense of ControlPhysical HealthLower DepressionU.S. Census Bureau and the Center for Disease Control, states with high volunteer rates show:Lower rates of mortalityLower incidences of heart diseaseThe correlation of life expectancy of those who volunteer compared to thosedon’t is almost the same as the comparison of a smoker and a non-smoker

38. Random Acts Of KindnessWill be happier and the feeling lasts for many subsequent days after exercise. Instructions: Do five random acts of kindness.Can be simple gestures.Has to be deliberate

39. You Make A Difference

40. Richard Lieder Study Says…Be more reflectiveTime is the most precious currency Take more risks by: learning, growing, stretching , and exploring Understand what gives you fulfillment

41. Better Future - Activities Evaluator

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43. Nicholas Winton

44. Game of Hope

45. Make A Difference What are you passionate about?What are some of your dreams?Who can you relate to?What are some ways you can make a difference?What is your dream that you want to become a reality?

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47. The Role of HopeHope creates wellbeing (Lopez, et al., 2000)“Hope Theory”Well-being is enhanced when people have well- developed goalsMust be able to conceptualize the agency and pathways in order for Hope to be effective

48. We Have Power at Natural Body!Together we can accomplish greatness.Collective strengths, values, and interests inside Natural BodyLiveAnew can help.

49. Without Action, It’s Just A Plan

50. Build a better future self…… and help others do the same

51. Imagine a “Better Future Self”Employees rate and compare current activities on how well they connect with themThey build and rate a “better future self”They identify their readiness to achieve these new goals/activities

52. The takeaway- a personal “Action Portfolio”A breakdown of strengths, values, and interestsCharts showing current activities and ratingsTheir better future self, and readiness for achievement plan

53. A place to connect after the workshop- “Action Central”A place to find relevant activitiesA social community where employees can connect around interests and valuesViral growth through employee created groups

54. Live Action Central Tour

55. Team Leader ResponsibilitiesDuring Program Launch:Be enthusiast and help promote the LiveAnew program.On-Going Support:You are instrumental in the ongoing success if the LiveAnew program. By communicating with the employees about their well-being you can help the program maintain enthusiasm and momentum. Assisting in Values-Based programs:LiveAnew will launch several fun activities throughout the year. These activities are tied to Natural Body’s employee values and interests. We may need your assistance to promote these programs. This won’t take very much of your time, it will be easy, and will actually be a lot of fun.

56. Team Leader ResourcesTeam leader responsibilities documentCheat sheet (can be shared with fellow employees electronically)Quarterly webinarsTeam leader newslettersThe LiveAnew teamTeam leader - “Naturally, I’m the best contest”

57. “Naturally, I’m the best contest”Each leader is assigned several locationsThe employees will be notified as to who their team leader will beThe leaders will be equipped with e-mails, newsletters, and phone numbers that can be used with their locationsThe team leader with the most Natural Body employees in the program will receive a $50 Starbucks gift card

58. Setting and Accomplishing Goals