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- 1. Power of Positivity The Power of Positivity: Making Happiness a Choice
- 2. Power of Positivity What is Positivity? The quality, state, or character of being positive. Digging deeper Mindset Outlook Optimism Acceptance
- 3. Power of Positivity Why is Positivity Important? Link Between Belief and Body Change your mind, change your body! Beliefs influence feelings Feelings influence body and brain chemistry We can make this a positive link or a negative one
- 4. Power of Positivity Why is Positivity important? Physiology of Positivity & Happiness Makes you happier Turns on learning centers in the brain Associated with lower levels of cortisol (stress hormone) Stronger immune system Less stress Crucial to psychological well-being Dopamine (important brain chemical) is released in positive states
- 5. Power of Positivity Positivity and Performance A positive brain performs better than a negative or neutral brain (happiness advantage). Positivity boosts: Intelligence Creativity Energy levels Personal and professional life
- 6. Power of Positivity Stress and Performance Curve
- 7. Power of Positivity Positivity on the Job Take a guess What percentage of job success can be predicted by IQ? A) 10% B) 55% C) 25% D) 75%
- 8. Power of Positivity Positivity on the Job quiz answer What percentage of job success can be predicted by IQ? Answer: C) Only 25% predicted by IQ! Source: Achor, Shawn. (May, 2011). The Happy Secret to Better Work. Retrieved from https://www.ted.com/talks/shawn_achor_the_happy_secret _to_better_work
- 9. Power of Positivity Positivity on the Job Consider this What percentage of job success may be predicted by optimism? A) 15% B) 75% C) 25% D) 50%
- 10. Power of Positivity Positivity on the Job quiz answer What percentage of job success may be predicted by optimism? Answer: B) 75% of job success predicted by optimism levels! Source: Achor, Shawn. (May, 2011). The Happy Secret to Better Work. Retrieved from https://www.ted.com/talks/shawn_achor_the_ha ppy_secret_to_better_work
- 11. Power of Positivity Key Connections 75% of career successes and improvements are predicted by optimism levels, social support, and the ability to view stress as a challenge rather than an obstacle (perspective!). Increased job satisfaction Boost to performance and energy levels Better work-life balance Healthier mind and body Improved stress management Happiness! But what does this translate to?
- 12. Power of Positivity So How Can We Improve?
- 13. Power of Positivity Mind Training! Happiness is not based on the outside world, rather by the way our mind processes the world. - Shawn Achor Psychological researcher and author of The Happiness Advantage - Matthieu Ricard French author, molecular biologist, and Buddhist monk
- 14. Power of Positivity Mind Training Keys Remember Our control of the outer world is limited, temporary, and often an illusion. We have far greater control over ourselves (our inner world). Mind translates outer condition into happiness or suffering.
- 15. Power of Positivity Mind Training Keys Continued Remember When experiencing troubling processes like hatred, annoyance, obsession, etc. look inward instead of outward! Recognize states of mind that foster happiness and well-being.
- 16. Power of Positivity Change is Possible! Tips for creating and improving lasting positive change: 3 Gratitudes Journaling Exercise Meditation Random acts of kindness
- 17. Power of Positivity 3 Gratitudes Write down three new things you are grateful for each day for 21 days in a row. Automatically trains your mind to search for positives over negatives!
- 18. Power of Positivity Journaling Journal about one positive experience youve had over the past 24 hours. Allows your mind to revisit and relive that positive state!
- 19. Power of Positivity Exercise Exercise boosts helpful brain chemicals (endorphins, dopamine, serotonin, norepenenphrine). Improves self-esteem and confidence. Increases daily energy. Promotes better sleep. Leaves you feeling happier and more relaxed!
- 20. Power of Positivity Meditation Helps with relaxation. Allows you to think more clearly. Improves focus. Provides greater sense of peace. Great for brain health!
- 21. Power of Positivity Random Acts of Kindness Do something nice for a friend or stranger. Write and send one positive email or message to someone, praising or thanking them. Consciously consider and focus on others.
- 22. Power of Positivity Positivity and Happiness Go Hand In Hand
- 23. Power of Positivity Habits of Happiness Perspective Acceptance The ability to view a situation differently (i.e. focusing on what you have, instead of what you dont). Viewing stress as a challenge rather than an obstacle or impasse. Choice Making peace with what you can control and what you cannot. Recognizing the conscious effort/decision to be happy.
- 24. Power of Positivity What do you see? Seeing a young woman or an old woman is a matter of perspective. Realizing that different perspectives exist gives you the power of choice!
- 25. Power of Positivity #GoBeKind (play time 3:27)
- 26. Power of Positivity Additional Resources The Art of Happiness: A Guide to Developing Life's Most Important Skill By Matthieu Ricard The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work By Shawn Achor Brain Rules By John Medina Positivelypositive.com