Happiness How can we be happy and stay
Happiness How can we be happy and stay happy?
How happy are you?
What makes you unhappy? X makes me unhappy because…. ( reason )
Happiness • What age do you think people are most happy • Least happy?
Do you think that people get happier as they get older?
We tend to falsely equate youth with happiness.
Happiness peaks at 69. http: //www. huffingtonpost. com/2014/04/10/scientific-proof-that-the_n_5110179. html
The older we get, the more we appreciate the little things.
We're happier when we've already accomplished our major goals.
Aging gives us an opportunity for acceptance.
Happiness advice from people over 70
Top five biggest regrets Choosing the wrong career 2. Not furthering education 3. Not travelling enough 4. Getting divorced 5. Getting married too soon 1.
Top ten pieces of advice to live a happier life Travel 2. Never give up 3. Don’t be angry for long 4. Don’t worry 5. Exercise 6. Eat well, sleep well 7. Get rid of unnecessary stress 8. Do what is important to you 9. Spend more time with your family 10. Choose your friends wisely 1.
The Daily Happiness Checklist
Make your happiness checklist
Daily happiness checklist 1. kickboxing 8. Starbucks 2. weekend trip 9. planning something to look forward to 3. meeting friends 10. sauna 4. buy new clothes 11. play PS 4 5. go to the mart and buy good food 12. watch a comedy 6. chicken and beer 13. do something fun with my kids 7. take a nap 14. go out just me and my wife
Photo Essay Project Think about 5 everyday things that make you happy (little things) Take a picture or find a picture on the internet Explain your pictures to 3 people
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