The document discusses topics related to positive psychology and happiness, including eudaimonia, intentional activities, character strengths, resilience, and vulnerability. It provides information on researchers such as Martin Seligman, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, and Christopher Peterson. Their work on identifying universal character strengths is summarized, including the six virtues (wisdom, courage, humanity, justice, temperance, transcendence) and 24 individual strengths. Strategies for increasing happiness, like gratitude and relationships, are also outlined. The document concludes by assigning exercises on resilience, strengths, and sharing a vulnerable story.
3. Positive
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psychology
Eudaimonia
The highest human aim
Flourishing or fulfillment
Distinct from mere pleasure
4. Positive
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psychology
Eudaimonia
Happiness does not lie in amusement…
…but in virtuous activities.
~Nicomachean Ethics, Book X Ch 6
36. Meaning
The pleasant life is the successful pursuit of the
positive feelings, supplemented by the skills of
amplifying these emotions.
~Martin Seligman
& purpose
37. Meaning
The good life is a life wrapped up in successfully
using your signature strengths to obtain abundant
and authentic gratification.
~Martin Seligman
& purpose
38. Meaning
The meaningful life has one additional feature:
Using your signature strengths in the service of
something larger than yourself.
~Martin Seligman
& purpose
63. Signature
Characterized by…
Sense of ownership & authenticity
Interest in continuous learning
Feeling of excitement
Desire to use it
Invigoration
strengths
64. Consider your
Which items evoke for you…
Sense of ownership & authenticity?
Interest in continuous learning?
Feeling of excitement?
Desire to use it?
Invigoration?
results
65. To sum up
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Happiness matters
So do intentional activities
Intrinsic motivation is essential
Signature strengths Eudaimonia & meaning
75. And a story…
Experiences that involve feelings of vulnerability
Embarrassment, remorse, guilt, shame
Use the sheet to identify 5 stories
You’ll choose which one to tell
4 minutes to tell it
76. Other items…
Sharpies & stretchies, please
Slides will be posted on my site
Weekly assignment due Tuesday 9pm
Today’s 1:1s in B206 (the usual location)