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themindroom.com.au One word. How are you feeling today? Probably (but what is normal anyway?) Good Good Good Good Good Bad The Negativity Bias Your inner control freak Control You are the boss. Influence This can be variable. No
One word.
How are you feeling today?
Probably
(but what is normal anyway?)
Good Good Good Good Good Bad
The Negativity Bias
Your inner control freak
Control Influence No control / No influence Let. It. Go.
You are the boss. This can be variable.
Control the controllable
Control Influence No control / No influence
e.g., the weather today e.g., my response to the weather today e.g., my kid’s response to the weather today- 1. My response
- 2. This moment
Control the controllable
Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.
Serenity Prayer
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Release & Restore
- Eat (eat well & hydrate)
- Rest (sleep, meditate, breathe)
- Play (move, create, connect)
Address the Stressor
Problem solve, ask for support, remove the stressor or remove yourself.
Stress
Completing the Cycle
“Action may not always
bring happiness, but there is no happiness without action.”
Benjamin Disraeli
Determinants of wellbeing
Lyubomirsky, King, Diener (2005) *Population Estimates50%
Genetic Set Point
i.e., mum & dad40%
Intentional Activity
i.e., what you think, feel & do10%
Circumstances
e.g., education, marriage, money, ageWho has a fitness plan?
Who has a fitness plan?
Who has a fitness plan?
Who has a mental fitness plan?
(also called wellbeing, flourishing, thriving or happiness)
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Wellbeing Workout. A moment you are grateful for in the last few days.
do geese see god
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Wellbeing Workout.
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Wellbeing Workout.
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Wellbeing Workout.
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Wellbeing Workout.
What evidence-based daily actions are most likely to build wellbeing in individuals and communities?
- New Economics Foundation (NEF), UK
- Action for Happiness (UK)
www.actionforhappinessaustralia.org @happtivist
Wellbeing Workout.
Learn
Stay open to new experiences. Be curious. Grow.
Connect
Make time for family, friends & community. Listen & Share.
Notice
Be present. Be grateful. Savour.
Move
Daily. Incidental. Joyful.
Give
Time. Attention. Kindness.
Wellbeing Workout.
- What do you currently do?
- What would you like to do?
- What gets in your way?
- What helps?
Learn Connect Notice Move Give
Wellbeing Workout.
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