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Where are we
Self-intervention
Happiness myths & facts
Happiness strategies
Values & strengths
going?
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How will we
Start in small groups
One coaching conversation
get there?
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Concepts 1 20 mins
Small group discussion 25 mins
Concepts 2 20 mins
A coaching conversation 25 mins
For next time… 5 mins
Agenda
9. Positive
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psychology
Eudaimonia
The highest human aim
Flourishing or fulfillment
Distinct from mere pleasure
10. Positive
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psychology
Eudaimonia
“Happiness does not lie in amusement…
…but in virtuous activities.”
~Nicomachean Ethics, Book X Ch 6
63. Signature
strengths
Martin Seligman
The good life is “Using your signature strengths
every day in the main realms of your life
to bring abundant gratification and
authentic happiness.”
64. To sum up
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Happiness (eudaimonia) matters
Intentional activities do, too
Intrinsic motivation is key
Signature strengths point the way
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Resilience
56 questions
Same as in Reivich & Shatté (easier to score)
Go with your gut; don’t deliberate
Quotient
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Resilience
Before next week’s class…
Complete it (10 mins)
Then score it (10 mins)
Then read Reivich & Shatté
Then prepare a story…
Quotient
71. A story…
An experience when you were resilient
Be prepared to explain your resilience
(Use your RQ Assessment)
You’ll have 4 minutes
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