Understanding Happiness and Well-Being Through Various Aspects

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Explore the different aspects of happiness and well-being, including life satisfaction, genetic influences, lifestyle choices, and the importance of emotional, social, spiritual, and physical well-being. Discover how factors such as optimism, self-esteem, satisfying relationships, and good communication skills contribute to a fulfilling life.

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HAPPINESS AND WELL BEING

SATISFACTION WITH LIFE Rate each of these statements on a 1-7 scale (1=low agreement; 7=high agreement) 1) In most ways, my life is close to ideal. SCALE 2) The conditions of my life are excellent. 3) I am satisfied with my life. 4) So far, I have gotten the important things I want in life. 5) If I could live another life over, I would change almost nothing. Continued

SATISFACTION WITH LIFE What is your total ? Diener s scale: Did you know that Denmark rates #1 as the happiest country? The US ranks the 23rd. Globally, subjective well-being is most linked to; health, wealth (to a point), and level of education. 31-35= you are extremely satisfied with life 26-30= very satisfied 21-25= slightly satisfied 20= neutral 15-19= slightly dissatisfied 10-14=dissatisfied 5-9= extremely dissatisfied

To some degree, an individuals life satisfaction is determined by genetics, but much of the rest is up to us and the way we are engaged and make meaning in our lives, as well as our various life-style choices. Life circumstances have an impact, but, for the most part, we are fairly quick to adapt to both positive and negative events.

HARVARD MEDICAL VIDEO: WHAT IT TAKES TO BE HAPPY

ASPECTS OF WELL-BEING: EMOTIONAL Optimism Trust Self-esteem Self-acceptance Self-control Self-confidence Satisfying relationships Ability to share feelings

ASPECTS OF WELL-BEING: SOCIAL Good communication skills Developing the capacity for intimacy Cultivating a support network of caring friends and family

ASPECTS OF WELL-BEING: SPIRITUAL Life should have meaning and purpose: Foster a set of guiding , principles, values, or beliefs that help you make meaning of your world

ASPECTS OF WELL-BEING: PHYSICAL Eat to fulfil hunger needs rather than emotional ones. Eat nutritious food for the most part but allow yourself less healthy treats occasionally. Get enough sleep. Exercise regularly. All of these things help with mood and stress levels

ASPECTS OF WELL-BEING: ENVIRONMENTAL Advocate for sustainable change, contributions to the health of the planet, and living a green lifestyle.

ASPECTS OF WELL-BEING: INTELLECTUAL Openness to new ideas A capacity to question and think critically Motivation to master new skills

ASPECTS OF WELL-BEING: FINANCIAL Adopting smart fiscal management practices and being prepared for all possible expenses: short-term, long term, and emergency

ASPECTS OF WELL-BEING: OCCUPATIONAL Gaining personal fulfillment from employment Maintaining a sense of balance Utilizing talents

THE 5 MOST IMPORTANT COMPONENTS OF HAPPINESS ARE: 1. Expressing our Virtues (such as wisdom, compassion, sense of justice) Watch this, it s good!

COMPONENTS OF HAPPINESS, CONT 2. Engagement or flow being in the zone; being IN the experience just for the sake of it, not for the outcome or sense of accomplishment Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi Flow Theory Clip on Flow from a News Channel

COMPONENTS OF HAPPINESS, CONT 3. Living in the Moment taking time to smell the roses 8 Ways to Enter The Present Moment

COMPONENTS OF HAPPINESS, CONT 4. Having Meaning in Life: Finding purpose in life How to know your life purpose in 5 minutes. TEDxMalibu (10 mins)

COMPONENTS OF HAPPINESS, CONT 5. Having gratitude or appreciation & expressing it to ourselves & those we feel grateful for. Gratitude Meditation with Deepak Chopra (3 mins) The Power of Gratitude (6 mins)