How to overcome mental barriers to improving health and wellness What does being happy mean to you What would make you happier A better relationship a new car losing weight more money a different job improved health ID: 623983
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The How of Happy?
How to overcome mental barriers to improving health and wellness..Slide2
What does being “happy” mean to you?
What would make you happier? A better relationship, a new car, losing weight,
more money, a different job, improved health…?
Most
people want to be happy, but we just don’t know how to get there. We hold onto myths about what happiness is and how to find it. Is it possible to become happier? Is happiness really in our control? Slide3Slide4
Mental Health is essential for Wellness
MotivationStrengthResilienceInspiration
HappinessSlide5
“Happiness Myths”
Myth No. 1- Happiness Must Be “Found”
The
Shangri-la that is just out of reach,
waiting for happiness to “happen”
I can’t wait to grow up and “be happy”
Myth No. 2-
Happiness lies
In Changing our Circumstances
“I would be happy IF _____” or “I will be happy WHEN______.”Myth No. 3- Either you HAVE IT or YOU DON’T “We can overcome our genetic programming.” Buddhist monks teach themselves to be happy through meditation. -“The How of Happiness”, Sonja Lyubomirsky, Ph.D. Slide6
What determines Happiness?
“The How of Happiness”
-Sonja
LyubomirskyIn study 50% of happiness is determined in your DNA (genetic)10% circumstances beyond your control
40% is within your controlSlide7
Happiness is “Inside Us”
A state of mind A way of perceiving the world and ourselvesChange and manage your thoughts and change your life!Slide8Slide9
Boost Your Happiness
Positive Psychology in Action
Positive Psychology Focuses on building Happiness and mental strength
What is right? What makes life worth living?
A guiding model of Positive Psychology is PERMA (Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishment). The 5 essential elements that should be in place for lasting well-being.Slide10
Initial Happiness Score
Track your progress by taking the Oxford Happiness Questionnaire on a regular basisHow successful are happiness activities at boosting your happiness?Set point- fixed at birth
Happiness Level- what you do and how you think? Activities in 40% happiness chartSlide11
What do HAPPY people do?
Devote time to family and friends
Express Gratitude
Help others
Optimistic- look on bright side
Get physical exercise
Commitment to life long goalsSlide12
Intentional Happiness Activities
Expressing GratitudeCultivating Optimism
Avoid Overthinking and Social Comparison
Practicing Acts of Kindness
Nurturing Social RelationshipsDeveloping Strategies for Coping
Learning to Forgive
Increasing Flow Experiences
Savoring Life’s Joys
Committing to your Goals
Practicing Religion and Spirituality
Taking Care of your body
–Sonja Lyubomirsky, 2008Slide13
Person-Activity Fit Diagnostic
Rate why you might keep doing this activity in terms of the following reasons:
1 (not at all) 2 3 4 5 6 7 (very much)
Natural
EnjoyValueGuiltySituationSlide14
Sustainable Happiness
Positive EmotionTiming and VarietySocial Support
Motivation, Effort,
Commitment
HabitSlide15
Having a healthy mind…
“What you put in your mind effects your stress level and chemistry of the body. “ –Dr Wayne Scott AndersenSlide16
Evaluate
Emotional Wellness:
Maintain
balance- work, family, friends, and other obligations
Do I have ways to reduce stress in my life?Am I able to make decisions with a minimum of stress and worry?Am I able to set priorities
?
Focus on changing your thoughts- positive psychologySlide17
Tips for Emotional Wellness
Be aware of and accept your feelings
Have an optimistic approach to life
Be able to overcome life’s disappointments and frustrations
Seek Support
Express Emotions
Set priorities
Accept mistakes and learn from them
Take good care of yourself
Keep expectations of yourself and others realistic
Develop realistic goals and achieve them one day at a timeLearn to accept changesRelease anger and resentmentSurround yourself with positive thoughts and positive people
Be a friend to yourself
Learn to laugh, especially at yourself
If you are experiencing emotional difficulties talk to someoneSlide18
You’re an OVERCOMERSlide19
Resilience and ReboundSlide20
FLOURISH….
Definition-The definition of the word FLOURISH means to grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way, especially as a result of a favorable environment.
Free yourself of unhealthy thought patterns….
Uncover Hidden Strengths….and watch yourself
GROW!Slide21
Camille Kennard, LCSW
Flourishwellnessconsulting.comSlide22