Happiness -- Part 2

Topic Introduction

This is our plan for the continutation of the July Happiness topic.

Crtical Thinking Areas: As you see the videos and reading, please think about...

1. Gratitude: What things do you take for granted? ...e.g. nature, health, etc. 2. Have you ever made a mistake that made you stronger and more resilient? 3. Who supports you emotionally, financially? Have you thanked them recently?

Review: Here are exercises we didn't cover from last month

This PowerPoint covers "Happiness" exercises from Universities Pennsylvania & Yale
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Here are 2 new books on Positive Attitude

This PowerPoint describes "Flourish" and "Drive"
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Here are exercises from classes at 3 more universities

From Universities of Indiana, North Carolina & Northwestern
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Video on Seligman's book "Flourish"

The letters: P E R M A represent Seligman's 5 elements of flourishing

Video: Pink's book "Drive" (necessary to view the first 6:47)

Pink shows how "Drive" or "Motivation" relates to happiness

Reading Assignments: The quiz will be from Article #1 or #2

 1. The Science of Gratitude
        2. Here is an article on the Science of "Awe" (感動)
       NOT ON QUIZ: Here is Dr. Wong's list of 100 Gratitude Questions

Class Flow Chart: Here is a tentative plan for the class:

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