Happiness Intro

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Choose Happiness

Happiness is…

A profound, enduring feeling of contentment, capability and centeredness

A rich sense of well-being

Self-understanding and acceptance

A deep sense of engagement -living in the moment and enjoying life

9 Choices of Happy People

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IdentificationAccountability

Intention

Based on the book:

How We Choose to Be Happy by Rick Foster and Greg Hicks

Websitewww.choosetobehappy.com

Choose HappinessIntention – an active desire and

commitment to be happyTell yourself about the happy day to comeTake the time to focus on beauty and joyBreathe deeply; let the negative stuff go

Today is the only new day we have.

Why would we choose a bad one?

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Happy People Are Accountable For The Life They Want To Live

Assume full responsibility for your actions, thoughts & feelings.

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Happy people do not blame:Themselves (actions, thoughts, feelings)Others (boss, spouse, parents)Circumstances (weather, accidents)

Blame is the opposite of accountability.

How to Act Accountable

Think of a recent moment of frustration and unhappiness.

How did I choose to react?What did I get by making that choice?What choice is going to get me what I

really want?What is my part in the situation?What can I learn from this experience?

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AppreciationOptions

RecastingCentrality

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