Everything said today is supported and backed by research

Size: px
Start display at page:

Download "Everything said today is supported and backed by research"

Transcription

1 Everything said today is supported and backed by research Gallup World Survey: >300,000 respondents United Nations World Happiness Reports Scientific Journals Dr Christopher Cheok Vice Chairman Medical Board National Addictions Management Service Institute of Mental Health

2

3

4 A new area of Psychology: Positive Psychology Happiness is Sense of wellbeing Pleasant feelings Satisfaction about life

5 Why should you listen to this? It will make you happier It could make you live longer

6 The Singapore Situation 33 Highest in Asia

7

8 Mental Illness in Singapore Depression : 6% Bipolar Disorder: 1% Psychosis/ Schizophrenia: 1% Anxiety Disorders: 3-4% Addictions: 6% Suicide : About 1-2 per day

9 What contributes to happiness Society Factors Safety, trust, freedom, economy, education Personal Factors (less changeable) Genetics, Age, Gender, IQ Personal Factors (changeable) Gratitude, Humour, Social Ties, Marriage quality Mental Health, Physical Health, Religion Living your values and beliefs

10

11

12 Personal Factors Money? High pay does not correlate with happiness beyond middle class People who care about money are less happy in general

13 Personal Factors Genetics Accounts for much of personality Intelligence mental illness

14 Personal Factors Personality and Optimism Optimistic people live longer Worrisome people less happy Those who hold grudges less happy

15 The most optimistic people have a 48% reduction of risk of stroke (Finnish study, people, 7 year followup, no previous CHD) Low pessimism protects against stroke: the Health and Social Support (HeSSup) prospective cohort study. Stroke Jan 2010

16 Wellbeing reduces Heart Disease risk British Study, 7942 participants A Prospective Study of Positive Psychological Well-Being and Coronary Heart Disease. Julia K. Boehm, Ph.D. Optimistic people have a 10-20% reduction of risk of heart disease.

17 Optimism, low Cynicism reduces Cardiac risk US Study in women Optimism, Cynical Hostility, and Incident Coronary Heart Disease and Mortality in the Women s Health Initiative Hilary A. Tindle, MD, MPH; Optimistic people Reduces heart disease death risk by 30% Reduces cancer death risk by 7% Cynical people Increased heart disease death by 25% Increased cancer death by 23%

18 Personal Factors Gratitude Grateful people are more happy Awareness of your blessings helps happiness

19 Personal Factors Humour Regular laughing helps a lot Hang around happy positive people if you can help it

20 Personal Factors Age are the most unhappy period as rated by people <30 more carefree >50 more realistic, confident

21 >300,000 Americans

22 Personal Factors Social Ties Very important part of happiness Once in middle class living, the social ties of a person contributes more to his happiness than finances

23 Personal Factors Mental Health A person s mental health is the biggest contributor to happiness 60-90% of people don t seek help

24 Personal Factors Physical Health Good Health is wealth Take care of your health Pain is a pain

25 Personal Factors Your Values Recognizing your values and practicing your values contributes greatly to happiness

26 Everything said today is supported and backed by research Gallup World Survey: >300,000 respondents United Nations World Happiness Reports Scientific Journals

27 Skills

28 Promoting Good Health Commitment to care for self Commitment to mental health Exercise and Healthy diet

29 Promoting Discover your values What gives you the greatest sense of being real and who you really are? Where do you gain the most energy from? What are you most looking forward to in the future?

30 Promoting Discover your values What gives you the greatest sense of being real and who you really are? Where do you gain the most energy from? What are you most looking forward to in the future?

31

32

33 Promoting Engagement and flow What sort of everyday things do you enjoy doing? What makes for a really good day for you? What would you describe as your most significant accomplishment? When you are at your best, what are you doing?

34

35 Promoting Positive Relationships Value family and friends Eat with people Participate in a meaningful community

36

37

38

39

Subjective Well-Being and Adjustment

Subjective Well-Being and Adjustment Subjective Well-Being and Adjustment LP 10b happiness 1 Subjective well-being is the scientific term for how people evaluate their lives in terms of their happiness and life satisfaction. It is important

More information

Introduction to Positive Psychology 23 rd February Jo Hennessy

Introduction to Positive Psychology 23 rd February Jo Hennessy Introduction to Positive Psychology 23 rd February 2018 Jo Hennessy Objectives To introduce you to the following ideas, with exercises, reflection and discussion: The Health Disease Continuum Aims of Positive

More information

Student Wellbeing. Dr Aaron Jarden Wednesday 21st February

Student Wellbeing. Dr Aaron Jarden Wednesday 21st February Student Wellbeing Dr Aaron Jarden Wednesday 21st February 2018 aaron.jarden@sahmri.com The Next 60 Minutes All about me A little bit about wellbeing Some fun stuff 10 mins of Q&A Applause My Short Academic

More information

Recommendations from the Report of the Government Inquiry into:

Recommendations from the Report of the Government Inquiry into: Recommendations from the Report of the Government Inquiry into: mental health addiction. Easy Read Before you start This is a long document. While it is written in Easy Read it can be hard for some people

More information

Wellbeing at Work NZ managing resilience in the workplace symposium. Dr Anne Messervy Dr Aaron Jarden 12 th September, 2016

Wellbeing at Work NZ managing resilience in the workplace symposium. Dr Anne Messervy Dr Aaron Jarden 12 th September, 2016 Wellbeing at Work NZ managing resilience in the workplace symposium Dr Anne Messervy Dr Aaron Jarden 12 th September, 2016 Geelong Breathing Breath One. Take a deep breath in through your nose and fill

More information

VALUE CARD SORT Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4:

VALUE CARD SORT Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: VALUE CARD SORT This is an activity that can be helpful when thinking about making changes. It is a way to identify things that are really important to you, and learn a bit about yourself. Step 1: Think

More information

Shane Martin Reg.Psychol.Ps.S.I

Shane Martin Reg.Psychol.Ps.S.I Shane Martin Reg.Psychol.Ps.S.I www.moodwatchers.com Web: www.moodwatchers.com Email: moodwatchers@eircom.net Moodwatchers is on Facebook Moodwatchers blog ! HEALTH! HAPPINESS! MONEY?! RESILIENCE (c) moodwatchers

More information

Strengths & Sails - Resilient & Resourceful Young People. Clive Leach, Claire Dale & Patana Y9 JDs

Strengths & Sails - Resilient & Resourceful Young People. Clive Leach, Claire Dale & Patana Y9 JDs Strengths & Sails - Resilient & Resourceful Young People Clive Leach, Claire Dale & Patana Y9 JDs Flourishing = PERMA Positive Emotions Engagement Relationships Meaning Accomplishment Measuring Well-being

More information

Dr Jacqui Gore. Consultant Psychiatrist Private Practice Auckland

Dr Jacqui Gore. Consultant Psychiatrist Private Practice Auckland Dr Jacqui Gore Consultant Psychiatrist Private Practice Auckland 8:30-9:25 WS #193: Thriving in Medicine - Wellness Plans and Scripts for Doctors 9:35-10:30 WS #205: Thriving in Medicine - Wellness Plans

More information

Argentina survey, respondents by age

Argentina survey, respondents by age Respondents WELLBEING SURVEY WFMH Argentina August 2013 Summary of findings Context The survey was conducted as part of a workshop delivered by Dr Jenny Willis and Dr N Yoganathan at the World Federation

More information

Psychology and Personal Finance. Money and Happiness

Psychology and Personal Finance. Money and Happiness Psychology and Personal Finance Money and Happiness Overview What makes us happy? Do we really know what makes us happy? How to be happier Money and Happiness 2 What Makes Us Happy? Do These Things Make

More information

Happiness, Pleasure, and Satisfaction

Happiness, Pleasure, and Satisfaction Happiness, Pleasure, and Satisfaction Christopher Rice Lynn University In The Nature and Value of Happiness, Christine Vitrano defines happiness as a mental state in which people feel satisfaction about

More information

The extent of happiness

The extent of happiness Happiness The extent of happiness What percent of US adults consider themselves happy most or all of the time? 80% happy most of the time. 80% consider themselves optimists. How accurate do you think these

More information

Emotional Intelligence: The Foundation of Leadership

Emotional Intelligence: The Foundation of Leadership CASAGRANDE CONSULTING aligning performance with mission Emotional Intelligence: The Foundation of Leadership Georgia Campus Chiefs Training Conference March 2015 Inattentional Blindness We think we see

More information

Measuring Subjective Well-Being for Policy and Individual Use

Measuring Subjective Well-Being for Policy and Individual Use Measuring Subjective Well-Being for Policy and Individual Use Ed Diener University of Illinois and The Gallup Orgnization Mexico City: INEGI April 17, 2013 My Gratitude INEGI, FLACSO, AIDLE Mariano Rojas

More information

Using applied EI to enable effective procurement

Using applied EI to enable effective procurement Using applied EI to enable effective procurement Peter Clarke, Senior Consultant/ Product Consulting Manager peter.clarke@ @peter_jca Who are JCA Global? Passion We are a team of highly experienced Business

More information

MODULE E: ECONOMICS, WORK, AND HAPPINESS

MODULE E: ECONOMICS, WORK, AND HAPPINESS MODULE E: ECONOMICS, WORK, AND HAPPINESS 1 Common Sense Economics ~ What Everyone Should Know About Wealth and Prosperity http://commonsenseeconomics.com/ Turn on the learning light! SECRET TO HAPPINESS

More information

Study Guide Week 6: Shape-Shifting Your Grief Story

Study Guide Week 6: Shape-Shifting Your Grief Story 1 Study Guide Week 6: Shape-Shifting Your Grief Story In this session, we will focus on 1) why we need to retell our grief story 2) how we can choose to move from victim to victor 3) how to make meaning

More information

Dr Nigel Thompson Wakatipu Medical Centre Queenstown. Prof Bruce Arroll University of Auckland Auckland

Dr Nigel Thompson Wakatipu Medical Centre Queenstown. Prof Bruce Arroll University of Auckland Auckland Dr Nigel Thompson Wakatipu Medical Centre Queenstown Prof Bruce Arroll University of Auckland Auckland Finding your Mojo: in the Moment and in your Mission Dr Nigel Thompson, Queenstown Queenstown Gardens

More information

Depression: what you should know

Depression: what you should know Depression: what you should know If you think you, or someone you know, might be suffering from depression, read on. What is depression? Depression is an illness characterized by persistent sadness and

More information

Emotional Intelligence of dealing with People and Situations. Instructor Bill Friel City of Ormond Beach

Emotional Intelligence of dealing with People and Situations. Instructor Bill Friel City of Ormond Beach Emotional Intelligence of dealing with People and Situations Instructor Bill Friel City of Ormond Beach Bill.Friel@ormondbeach.org Intrapersonal Competencies Self-awareness Means really knowing yourself

More information

DADiNardi International ltd Helping people be happier, fulfill their dreams and grow. The 8 Benefits of Gratitude: How Gratitude Can Make Life Better

DADiNardi International ltd Helping people be happier, fulfill their dreams and grow. The 8 Benefits of Gratitude: How Gratitude Can Make Life Better DADiNardi International ltd Helping people be happier, fulfill their dreams and grow. The 8 Benefits of Gratitude: How Gratitude Can Make Life Better Dean A. DiNardi If you want more out of your life -

More information

THE PSYCHOLOGY OF HAPPINESS D A Y 3 T H E G O O D L I F E

THE PSYCHOLOGY OF HAPPINESS D A Y 3 T H E G O O D L I F E THE PSYCHOLOGY OF HAPPINESS D A Y 3 T H E G O O D L I F E EXPERIENCE SAMPLING On a scale of 1 (not at all) 10 (extremely) Do you feel: Happy? Relaxed? Awake? AGENDA Grounding Exercise Homework Discussion

More information

What does it mean to be happy?

What does it mean to be happy? What does it mean to be happy? 6.9 million? If a vaccine was available to protect you from depression and despair would you take it? The World Health Organization estimates that by 2020, depression will

More information

Celebration, Leadership & Motivation

Celebration, Leadership & Motivation Celebration, Leadership & Motivation Why are we here? The future prosperity of South Africa is directly linked to the nation s ability to create a functioning education system that has functional schools

More information

Creating A Culture of Wellbeing

Creating A Culture of Wellbeing Creating A Culture of Wellbeing Enabling our community to flourish. Rāroa Normal Intermediate School Stephen Eames, Marian Williams, Matt Tilley Why? Changing student needs. To have the best possible teachers

More information

PERSONAL VALUES Card Sort NOT IMPORTANT TO ME ACCEPTANCE ACCURACY ACHIEVEMENT ADVENTURE AUTHORITY ATTRACTIVENESS

PERSONAL VALUES Card Sort NOT IMPORTANT TO ME ACCEPTANCE ACCURACY ACHIEVEMENT ADVENTURE AUTHORITY ATTRACTIVENESS PERSONAL VALUES Card Sort W. R. Miller, J. C'de Baca, D. B. Matthews, P. L. Wilbourne IMPORTANT TO ME University of New Mexico, 2001 VERY IMPORTANT TO ME NOT IMPORTANT TO ME ACCEPTANCE to be accepted as

More information

The WorkCare Group, Inc. Content used with permission. StayWell is a registered trademark of The StayWell Company. All rights reserved.

The WorkCare Group, Inc. Content used with permission. StayWell is a registered trademark of The StayWell Company. All rights reserved. Stress and Your Workday: What is Stress? Relieve Stress Tips for Reducing Stress What is Stress? What is Stress? Stress is our body s response to change. Everyone feels stress from time to time. You can

More information

COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE A USER GUIDE. Statement of Inclusivity and Ethics

COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE A USER GUIDE. Statement of Inclusivity and Ethics Statement of Inclusivity and Ethics Hemma Community Acupuncture strives to create a safe and comfortable environment for all members of our community. We welcome people of all genders, sexes, races, colours,

More information

Source: Emotional Intelligence 2.0 by Travis Bradberry and Jean Greaves Copyright 2009 by Talent Smart

Source: Emotional Intelligence 2.0 by Travis Bradberry and Jean Greaves Copyright 2009 by Talent Smart The following presentation, in large part, discusses the findings and work of Travis Bradberry, Ph.D. and Jean Graves, Ph.D. Their work can be found in greater detail in their most recent book Emotional

More information

Typical or Troubled? Teen Mental Health

Typical or Troubled? Teen Mental Health Typical or Troubled? Teen Mental Health Adolescence is a difficult time for many teens, but how does one know the difference between typical teen issues and behavior that might signal a more serious problem?

More information

Supporting children with anxiety

Supporting children with anxiety Supporting children with anxiety Healthy risk takers Nourishing Environment Effective Coping Strategies Effective Problem Solving Skills Healthy Thinking Habits RESILIENCE The capacity to cope and stay

More information

Building Optimism and Resilience While Maintaining One s Cool

Building Optimism and Resilience While Maintaining One s Cool Building Optimism and Resilience While Maintaining One s Cool Kerry S. Sauley, Ph.D. Rucks Department of Management 9/20/2013 LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY 1 Two Stress Triggers at Work FAILURE Building Optimism

More information

Activating Event. irrational beliefs interfere with accurate perception and thus disrupt.

Activating Event. irrational beliefs interfere with accurate perception and thus disrupt. Emotions Psychology 101 Emotion & Stress Emotions are: Like Like standard operating procedures Emotions involve physiological arousal expressive behaviors experience Thoughts and Emotions Activating Event

More information

Palette of Grief. One-on One Resilient Leadership Program

Palette of Grief. One-on One Resilient Leadership Program 1 Palette of Grief Resilience Program Palette of Grief One-on One Resilient Leadership Program Become a leader in your industry with Barbara Rubel s one-on-one Palette of Grief Resilient Leadership Program.

More information

Improving mental health and wellbeing in North West London. Case for Change - a summary

Improving mental health and wellbeing in North West London. Case for Change - a summary Improving mental health and wellbeing in North West London Case for Change - a summary What this paper is about We are setting out the vision for improving mental health and wellbeing across North West

More information

Summary Slides Exploring key. title style. Positive Psychology Click to edit Master subtitle style 7 March 2016 Anne Johnstone

Summary Slides Exploring key. title style. Positive Psychology Click to edit Master subtitle style 7 March 2016 Anne Johnstone Summary Slides Exploring key Click concepts to edit in title style Positive Psychology Click to edit Master subtitle style Anne Johnstone Our Mission & Philosophy Ravenswood is dedicated to: excellence

More information

Measuring Psychological Wealth: Your Well-Being Balance Sheet

Measuring Psychological Wealth: Your Well-Being Balance Sheet Putting It All Together 14 Measuring Psychological Wealth: Your Well-Being Balance Sheet Measuring Your Satisfaction With Life Below are five statements with which you may agree or disagree. Using the

More information

Leadership Beyond Reason

Leadership Beyond Reason 1-Values... 2 2-Thoughts... 2 Cognitive Style... 2 Orientation to Reality... 2 Holding Opposing Thoughts... 2 Adapting to New Realities... 2 Intuition... 2 Creativity... 3 Cognitive Distortions... 3 Observe

More information

HAPPINESS: connecting physical and psychological health. Helena Águeda Marujo Luis Miguel Neto Psychology Department Lisbon University Sept 10th 2010

HAPPINESS: connecting physical and psychological health. Helena Águeda Marujo Luis Miguel Neto Psychology Department Lisbon University Sept 10th 2010 HAPPINESS: connecting physical and psychological health Helena Águeda Marujo Luis Miguel Neto Psychology Department Lisbon University Sept 10th 2010 ABOUT THE URGENCY OF THE A POSITIVE, PROMOTIONAL APPROACH

More information

Living a Healthy Balanced Life Emotional Balance By Ellen Missah

Living a Healthy Balanced Life Emotional Balance By Ellen Missah This devotional was given during Women s Awareness Week 2007 at the General Conference Morning Worships in Silver Spring, MD. The devotional may have some portions specific to the writer. If you use the

More information

Exercise 19.4: Developing a Behavior Mod. Plan ANSWER KEY

Exercise 19.4: Developing a Behavior Mod. Plan ANSWER KEY Scenario: Mikayla has been complaining over the past two weeks that she cannot finish homework on time. Though she attempts to study everyday she becomes bored and seeks other sources of stimulation. She

More information

Educator Life Plan. Everything is Possible - My Why

Educator Life Plan. Everything is Possible - My Why Everything is Possible - My Why Everything is Possible is the first of the 7 Mindsets, as well as the foundation for the remaining six. Its central lessons are that we must raise our expectations for life

More information

Investing in Ourselves Cause The Way We re Working Isn t Working

Investing in Ourselves Cause The Way We re Working Isn t Working Investing in Ourselves Cause The Way We re Working Isn t Working Hi, My Name is Shannon and I am a mother I am a partner I am a daughter & granddaughter I am a sister I am a friend I am a colleague I am

More information

Mental Health Voluntary Sector Support Services in Milton Keynes. Presentation to the Adult Social Care and Health Select Committee 7 th October 2014

Mental Health Voluntary Sector Support Services in Milton Keynes. Presentation to the Adult Social Care and Health Select Committee 7 th October 2014 Mental Health Voluntary Sector Support Services in Milton Keynes Presentation to the Adult Social Care and Health Select Committee 7 th October 2014 Voluntary Sector Support Services Welcome & Introductions

More information

My Creativity 1. Do I tend to do things in the accepted way or am I more creative? HDIFAT? 2. HDIF when my creative juices are flowing?

My Creativity 1. Do I tend to do things in the accepted way or am I more creative? HDIFAT? 2. HDIF when my creative juices are flowing? Dialogue Questions Choose the questions that most appropriately fit for your situation or relationship. Some questions can be adapted or modified depending on whether you are journaling as an individual

More information

We believe that young people are all one step away from making a life changing difference for themselves, and each other.

We believe that young people are all one step away from making a life changing difference for themselves, and each other. Mental Health Background about the Youth Action Group We are a group of emerging young leaders (ages 18 25) who are passionate about raising the profile of young people in Melbourne. Our group, the YAG

More information

handouts for women 1. Self-test for depression symptoms in pregnancy and postpartum Edinburgh postnatal depression scale (epds) 2

handouts for women 1. Self-test for depression symptoms in pregnancy and postpartum Edinburgh postnatal depression scale (epds) 2 handouts for women 1. Self-test for depression symptoms in pregnancy and postpartum Edinburgh postnatal depression scale (epds) 2 2. The Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy model of depression 4 3. Goal setting

More information

Flourish With Adult ADHD. Mindy Schwartz Katz ADHD Symposium January 23, 2016

Flourish With Adult ADHD. Mindy Schwartz Katz ADHD Symposium January 23, 2016 Flourish With Adult ADHD Mindy Schwartz Katz ADHD Symposium January 23, 2016 What We ll Cover Brief summary of positive psychology concepts and their relevance to ADHD Evidence-based tools and the research

More information

Coaching for Emotional Intelligence

Coaching for Emotional Intelligence Coaching for Emotional Intelligence Emotional Intelligence (EI) is the habitual practice of thinking about feeling (and feeling about thinking) to manage our behavior. 1 Life Tree What stands out for you

More information

THE PSYCHOLOGY OF HAPPINESS D A Y 1

THE PSYCHOLOGY OF HAPPINESS D A Y 1 THE PSYCHOLOGY OF HAPPINESS D A Y 1 AGENDA Introductions What the Class is about (in General) What is Positive Psychology Know They Self: What we can learn from PP Syllabus Review The Unconscious Mind

More information

National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) What is Addiction?

National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) What is Addiction? National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) What is Addiction? https://www.drugabuse.gov 1 Table of Contents What is Addiction? Do You or a Loved One Have a Drug Abuse Problem? Signs of Drug Abuse and Addiction

More information

Facilitator Introduction

Facilitator Introduction Living Your Strength Journey: Strength-Based Ministry Part Four May 30, 2013 Facilitator Introduction Rev. Hugh Lagan, SMA, Psy.D. Agenda Learn how to nurture a strength- based worldview Explore factors

More information

The Happiness Handbook Dr Timothy Sharp 2005, nd Ed.

The Happiness Handbook Dr Timothy Sharp 2005, nd Ed. The Happiness Handbook Dr Timothy Sharp 2005, 2007 2 nd Ed. According to Dr Timothy Sharp, psychologist and Chief Happiness Officer at Australia s Happiness Institute, happiness is a choice we make and

More information

THE IMPORTANCE OF ETHICS IN EVERYDAY DECISIONS

THE IMPORTANCE OF ETHICS IN EVERYDAY DECISIONS THE IMPORTANCE OF ETHICS IN EVERYDAY DECISIONS Presented to Government Finance Officers Association Of Texas Fall Conference Presented by Dr. Raymond J. Clay, CPA Emeritus Professor of Accounting University

More information

The Power to Change Your Life: Ten Keys to Resilient Living Robert Brooks, Ph.D.

The Power to Change Your Life: Ten Keys to Resilient Living Robert Brooks, Ph.D. The Power to Change Your Life: Ten Keys to Resilient Living Robert Brooks, Ph.D. The latest book I co-authored with my colleague Dr. Sam Goldstein was recently released. In contrast to our previous works

More information

Categories of Strengths

Categories of Strengths Cognitive and appraisal skills (problem-solving) Sees the world as most other people in the same culture see it. Can understand the causes and effects of own and others actions. Can describe facts, events,

More information

Zone of Positive Stress

Zone of Positive Stress Stress What is Stress? A stressor is any demand on mind and body. It is our response to anxiety provoking events. Stress is arousal of mind and body in response to demands made upon the individual. Positive

More information

10 TIPS TO STRESS LESS DURING THE HOLIDAYS

10 TIPS TO STRESS LESS DURING THE HOLIDAYS 10 TIPS TO STRESS LESS DURING THE HOLIDAYS 10 TIPS TO STRESS LESS DURING THE HOLIDAYS WayAhead Mental Health Information Service Level 5, 80 William St Woolloomooloo NSW 2011 1300 794 991 info@wayahead.org.au

More information

Understanding Mental Health & Intergenerational Patterns

Understanding Mental Health & Intergenerational Patterns Understanding Mental Health & Intergenerational Patterns Adjustment/ Ages & Stages of Development Sometimes I feel really depressed, anxious, emotional and overwhelmed- What is normal? What can I do about

More information

Soul of leadership workshop. Patricia E. Molina, MD, PhD What I learned

Soul of leadership workshop. Patricia E. Molina, MD, PhD What I learned Soul of leadership workshop Patricia E. Molina, MD, PhD What I learned Minds Our minds grow in relationships with other minds. We can t grow without relationships. We are only potential Concepts Listening:

More information

Presented by Linda Mechem. The Optimism Webinar

Presented by Linda Mechem. The Optimism Webinar Presented by Linda Mechem The Optimism Webinar Good to Great by Jim Collins PMA Positive Mental Attitude 5 Primary Areas to Cover Today 1. The difference between optimism and pessimism 2. Emotional intelligence

More information

Enhancing Your Personal and Professional Resilience

Enhancing Your Personal and Professional Resilience Enhancing Your Personal and Professional Resilience Mamta Gautam, MD, MBA, FRCPC, CPDC, CCPE, MOT PROFESSIONAL RESILIENCE 1. Being prepared for the event 2. Coping with the situation skills and strategies

More information

Working for the Weekend?

Working for the Weekend? Working for the Weekend? Wellness Dimensions for Everyday Lesley Casarez, Ph. D, Kristen Lyons, M. Ed. Gina Shipley, M. Ed. Introduction You can t help anyone else until you help yourself. Burnout According

More information

MONEY CANNOT DESTROY BOREDOM

MONEY CANNOT DESTROY BOREDOM MONEY CANNOT MONEY CANNOT DESTROY BOREDOM A thought from Fernandinho Galiani: money can buy us only a little, and cannot destroy our boredom or our sources of ennui in life. What is money? I ve been thinking

More information

Positive Education: what, why, and how. Dr Lisa Kettler, Trinity College

Positive Education: what, why, and how. Dr Lisa Kettler, Trinity College Positive Education: what, why, and how. Dr Lisa Kettler, Trinity College Overview A tiny introduction to Positive Psychology What is Positive Education? Is there an evidence base? One school s journey

More information

DEVELOPING A POSITIVE SCHOOL CLIMATE: A Brief Summary of Some of the Principles of Positive Psychology

DEVELOPING A POSITIVE SCHOOL CLIMATE: A Brief Summary of Some of the Principles of Positive Psychology DEVELOPING A POSITIVE SCHOOL CLIMATE: A Brief Summary of Some of the Principles of Positive Psychology The 21 st Century View of a Climate that Supports Human Flourishing Maureen Colleary, Ph.D. January,

More information

Resource File: Body Image

Resource File: Body Image Resource File: Body Image By Caitlin Erickson S00136290 1 Contents Page PAGE # Activity 1... 3 Activity 2... 4 Activity 3... 5 Activity 4... 7 Activity 5... 8 Appendix 1... 10 Appendix 2... 11 Appendix

More information

TIX 2016 SURVEY KEY FINDINGS

TIX 2016 SURVEY KEY FINDINGS VET TIX 2016 SURVEY ABOUT THE SURVEY In early 2016 Vet Tix posted several short, online surveys to gather VetTixer demographics. From October 8 through November 30, we ran a larger online survey focused

More information

Bounceability. By Liggy Webb

Bounceability. By Liggy Webb Bounceability By Liggy Webb I have just finished writing my new book Resilience (Published by Capstone Wiley - February 2013) and found the research enlightening. This involved interviewing some extraordinary

More information

Personal Growth Strategies

Personal Growth Strategies Personal Growth Strategies The Three Cs of Success Introduction Accept that all of us can be hurt; that all of us can and surely will at times fail. I think we should follow a simple rule: If we can take

More information

Psychology: Portfolio 1: The Collective Unconscious Portfolio Assignment

Psychology: Portfolio 1: The Collective Unconscious Portfolio Assignment Psychology: Portfolio 1: The Collective Unconscious Portfolio Assignment There are 12 archetypes which have been appearing in stories and myths all over the world since the beginning of time. Carl Jung

More information

Living From Your Core Values

Living From Your Core Values Living From Your Core Values To create a deeper understanding of how you can live a more fulfilling life and communicate more effectively with, it s important to know what foundation your life and career

More information

DOING IT YOUR WAY TOGETHER S STRATEGY 2014/ /19

DOING IT YOUR WAY TOGETHER S STRATEGY 2014/ /19 DOING IT YOUR WAY TOGETHER S STRATEGY 2014/15 2018/19 Why is Together s role important? Experiencing mental distress is frightening and can lead to long-term disadvantage. Mental illness still carries

More information

Well-Being on Planet Earth

Well-Being on Planet Earth Full text presented in this Bibliography of Happiness with permission of the author Psychological Topics 18 (2009), 2, 213-219 Original scientific article UDC 159.9.019.3 159.922.4 Well-Being on Planet

More information

Understanding the True Realities of Influencing. What do you need to do in order to be Influential?

Understanding the True Realities of Influencing. What do you need to do in order to be Influential? Understanding the True Realities of Influencing. What do you need to do in order to be Influential? Background and why Influencing is increasingly important? At Oakwood Learning we have carried out our

More information

Gratitude and Addiction Recovery

Gratitude and Addiction Recovery Gratitude Addiction Recovery Amy R. Krentzman, MSW, PhD Gratitude Addiction Recovery Part 1: Introduction to Gratitude Part 2: History of Gratitude Part 3: Research on Gratitude Gratitude Practices First

More information

Open-Mindedness through Pain or Suffering. semester involves the notion of having an optimistic, or open-minded, outlook on life, even after

Open-Mindedness through Pain or Suffering. semester involves the notion of having an optimistic, or open-minded, outlook on life, even after 1 ********* English 2760 / Spring Open-Mindedness through Pain or Suffering A broad pattern that I have noticed to be rather prominent throughout the readings this semester involves the notion of having

More information

Mental health and older people

Mental health and older people Mental health and older people Older people in Suffolk Older people are at risk of the same emotional and mental health difficulties as younger people. The majority of mental illness experienced by older

More information

Something to Think About: Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve. You can do it if you believe you can!

Something to Think About: Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve. You can do it if you believe you can! The fundamental lesson with this principle is that your mind is like a magnet, it attracts anything you dwell upon. Most people go through life thinking about the things they don t want to happen instead

More information

I don t want to be here anymore. I m really worried about Clare. She s been acting different and something s not right

I don t want to be here anymore. I m really worried about Clare. She s been acting different and something s not right I just can t take what s happening at home anymore Clare 23 mins Instagram When your friend is thinking about suicide I don t want to be here anymore... I m really worried about Clare. She s been acting

More information

Youth Mental Health Awareness JAMIE KURIGER RUTH LIEBOLD

Youth Mental Health Awareness JAMIE KURIGER RUTH LIEBOLD Youth Mental Health Awareness JAMIE KURIGER RUTH LIEBOLD What are mental health challenges and mental disorders? Mental Disorder or Mental Illness Diagnosable illness that affects a person s thinking,

More information

Turn Your Life Into A Living Masterpiece

Turn Your Life Into A Living Masterpiece Turn Your Life Into A Living Masterpiece YOUR MASTERCLASS WORKBOOK WITH JON BUTCHER WELCOME TO YOUR MASTERCLASS WORKBOOK 5 Tips to Get the Most Out of This Masterclass 1. Print this workbook before the

More information

Creating flourishing lives: putting positive psychology into practice

Creating flourishing lives: putting positive psychology into practice Creating flourishing lives: putting positive psychology into practice Nicola Gates BA Hons MPhil MA PhD Candidate Neuropsychiatry A long & happy life: What do you need? 1. Physical and mental health 2.

More information

Understanding Bipolar Disorder

Understanding Bipolar Disorder A Resource for Consumers Understanding Bipolar disorder is a brain disorder that affects people s moods. People with bipolar disorder have moods and feelings that are more extreme than normal ups and downs.

More information

Forgotten Ancient Knowledge. The 5 Step Powerful Outcomes Technique

Forgotten Ancient Knowledge. The 5 Step Powerful Outcomes Technique Forgotten Ancient Knowledge The 5 Step Powerful Outcomes Technique The forgotten knowledge and powerful technique of Pre Action Roslyn Loxton Mindset Coach Civilisation has unconsciously adjusted to very

More information

How and Why Happiness Makes the Workplace Better

How and Why Happiness Makes the Workplace Better How and Why Happiness Makes the Workplace Better Reggie Caldwell, LCSW Purveyor of Happiness DISCLAIMER: I am conducting this training as a private consultant to the California WIC Association, and not

More information

ETHICS OF HAPPINESS. The Evidence Behind the Emotion

ETHICS OF HAPPINESS. The Evidence Behind the Emotion ETHICS OF HAPPINESS The Evidence Behind the Emotion OVERVIEW Definition of Happiness How Happiness Is Linked to Physical Health Why It is an Ethical Responsibility to Consider Client Happiness in your

More information

Happiness Hypothesis Jonathan Haight University of Virginia

Happiness Hypothesis Jonathan Haight University of Virginia Happiness Hypothesis Jonathan Haight Professor @ University of Virginia Conflicting parts of the mind I see the right way and I approve it. But I follow the wrong Two Hypothesis Western = Happiness comes

More information

DAY 2 RESULTS WORKSHOP 7 KEYS TO C HANGING A NYTHING IN Y OUR LIFE TODAY!

DAY 2 RESULTS WORKSHOP 7 KEYS TO C HANGING A NYTHING IN Y OUR LIFE TODAY! H DAY 2 RESULTS WORKSHOP 7 KEYS TO C HANGING A NYTHING IN Y OUR LIFE TODAY! appy, vibrant, successful people think and behave in certain ways, as do miserable and unfulfilled people. In other words, there

More information

FREE LIFE COACHING KIT

FREE LIFE COACHING KIT Feel free to share with family and friends! www.itakeoffthemask.com FREE LIFE COACHING KIT What Can Life Coaching Do For Me? The International Coach Federation defines coaching as follows: Coaching is

More information

Physician Burnout. a Medical. Pandemic. John N. Evans, DPM, FACFAS. APMA National 2018 Conference July 13, 2018

Physician Burnout. a Medical. Pandemic. John N. Evans, DPM, FACFAS. APMA National 2018 Conference July 13, 2018 Physician Burnout a Medical John N. Evans, DPM, FACFAS APMA National 2018 Conference July 13, 2018 Pandemic A loss of Emotional, Mental, or Physical energy due to continued Job-related Stress Physician

More information

Mental Health. You re Not Alone! Produced By Caerphilly Youth Forum

Mental Health. You re Not Alone! Produced By Caerphilly Youth Forum Mental Health You re Not Alone! Produced By Caerphilly Youth Forum 13459 What is Mental Health? Mental health is how we feel about ourselves and the around us Our ability to make and keep friends and relationships

More information

What s it all about?! at GCSE!

What s it all about?! at GCSE! What s it all about?! at GCSE! True or false Psychology is about reading peoples minds False Psychology is an easy subject False Psychology is a fascinating subject and can help us to understand people

More information

WELLNESS 10. Wellness 10 Pilot Teachers, It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver." (Mohandas Gandhi)

WELLNESS 10. Wellness 10 Pilot Teachers, It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver. (Mohandas Gandhi) WELLNESS 10 Wellness 10 Pilot Teachers, 2011 It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver." (Mohandas Gandhi) Understanding of Wellness Wellness is a concept that broadens, extends,

More information

Interpreting your Wellbeing Development Report Flourishing Profile Summary Emotions Engagements Relationships...

Interpreting your Wellbeing Development Report Flourishing Profile Summary Emotions Engagements Relationships... Page Interpreting your Wellbeing Development Report... 4 Flourishing Profile Summary... 5 Flourishing Profile Survey Scales in Detail Emotions... 6 Engagements... 7 Relationships... 8 Meaningfulness...

More information

15 Dimensions of Retirement. It s not just the money!

15 Dimensions of Retirement. It s not just the money! 15 Dimensions of Retirement It s not just the money! 15 Dimensions of Retirement 1. Self Awareness 2. Work Identity 3. Life Stage Expectations 4. Attitude toward Aging 5. Physical Well-Being 6. Financial

More information

Developing Your Intuition

Developing Your Intuition EFT Personal Developments Inc. Presents Developing Your Intuition With Clara Penner Introduction to your Intuition You can see, hear, touch, smell and taste... But are you in touch with your intuitive

More information

Government goals and policy get in the way of our happiness

Government goals and policy get in the way of our happiness University of Wollongong Research Online Faculty of Law, Humanities and the Arts - Papers Faculty of Law, Humanities and the Arts 2014 Government goals and policy get in the way of our happiness Brian

More information

Supporting Graduate Student Health and Wellness

Supporting Graduate Student Health and Wellness Supporting Graduate Student Health and Wellness Mona Shattell, PhD, RN, FAAN Chair and Professor Department of Community, Systems, and Mental Health Nursing Rush University/Rush University Medical Center

More information