Meet with others-- Share and grow your happiness.
Explore what really matters to you & others; learn new ways of looking at things & getting happier.
Learn from scientific studies & expert experience.
We take time in group to reflect on how to create happiness for ourselves and those around us.
Expert views- Science of happiness videos, resources, exercises, mindfulness, helpful, meaningful conversations, kindly listeners and more.
Each topic focus is for 1- 3 weeks as directed by group needs, desires and time available.
3. Happy Reminders: Ask yourself : Am I prioritizing happiness? Ask periodically.
Obituary/Biography: Imagine that you have just passed away after living a happy, satisfying life.
What would you want your obituary to say? Summarize what you'd want to be remembered for most.
Using your strengths*: Assess your top 5 strengths, and think of ways to use those strengths more in your daily life.
SERENITY, Peace of mind-- Lower stress, dealing with life's ups and downs and struggles. We can develop skills to help us be more resilient.
​ (Video: Jon Kabat-Zinn) Meditation, Mindfulness.
Exercises: Gratitudes, Savoring, etc. are helpful Examples: eating a meal, taking a shower, walking to class) savor & write down what you did, how you did it differently, and how it felt compared to when you rush through it.
Exercise: Active/Constructive Responding: An active-constructive response is one where you react in a visibly positive and enthusiastic way to good news from someone else. At least once a day, respond actively and constructively to someone you know.
Happiness Overview -- Inspiration to live in happiness & contribution to a happier world.
The act of listening is the most beneficial thing you can do when trying to help. We don't have to tell them anything, and avoid giving advice. We may ask questions, but avoid asking why. This leaves the other person in control. By asking questions, the person you help the other person to finds his or her own best answers.
Active listening is a way of letting people talk about their feelings and work through problems. Essentially, you're acting as a sounding board. You are not trying to influence that person's thinking or what they have to say. You are basically just helping them to talk and think about their issues in their own way. .
When: "When did you notice...?"
How: "How does that feel?"
Why: Avoid why-- often it may sound challenging, putting another on the defensive. More effective questions are: "What made you choose that?" or "What were you thinking at the time?"
Kindly questions tend to invite the other person to think honestly the issues they're experiencing. We avoid leading the conversation to a premature end. Comments such as "I know how you feel", "Don't worry" or "Try not to think about it" are not helpful. All you need to do is start the conversation, not try to fix it. Listening without judging can often be the most helpful thing anyone can do.
Watch Video: "How to Meditate in a Moment"
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