Practically Happy

What's the difference between expectations and appreciation, and why do these ideas matter? In this episode I share some interesting insight into the pros and cons of expectation and appreciation, and invite you to join me in being less attached and more grateful.

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People are different! There is not a one-size-fits-all approach to what "the good life" looks like. This week I was struck by the importance of looking at the whole person with openness and curiosity, when considering how to help them increase in happiness.

Reference:

Pedrotti, J. T., & Edwards, L. M. (2017). Cultural context in positive psychology: History, research, and opportunities for growth. In M. A. Warren & S. I. Donaldson (Eds.) Scientific advances in positive psychology(pp. 257-287). Praeger.

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Here we go! Another December coming in hot. What does your season FEEL like right now? As you look ahead, do you know they WHY for what you are planning? In this episode I share a simple exercise that may help you invite more meaning into the season.

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Another onsite (live class) weekend and I'm feeling good. I was happy to see my classmates again, feeling like we actually KNOW each other a little bit better. As far as classes, it was love at first sight with between me and mindfulness. Stop, Breathe, and Be with me, courtesy of Dr. Michael Baime.

Refrerences: https://www.mindfulnesscds.com/

Michael Baime: https://youtu.be/MO94u6eOeiE

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I know, it's only November, but it's always a great time to have something to look forward to! In this episode I share the science of anticipation, and how looking forward helps us feel better.

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Reference: Luo Y, Chen X, Qi S, You X, Huang X. Well-being and Anticipation for Future Positive Events: Evidences from an fMRI Study. Front Psychol. 2018 Jan 9;8:2199. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2017.02199. PMID: 29375415; PMCID: PMC5767250.

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This week wasn't as overwhelming and stressful as the previous weeks--maybe because I was on retreat? Here's to more segmentation of my time and more intersection of my skills as a student, entrepreneur, and mom.

References:

Csikszentmihalyi, M. (1990). Flow: The psychology of optimal experience. Harper Perennial. 

Duckworth, A. L., Peterson, C., Matthews, M. D., & Kelly, D. R. (2007). Grit: Perseverance and passion for long-term goals. Journal of personality and social psychology, 92(6), 1087–1101. https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-3514.92.6.1087

Smith, A. C. et al. (2020). Examining the relation between grit, flow, and measures of attention in everyday life. Psychology of consciousness: Theory, research, and practice. https://doi.org/10.1037/cns0000226 

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So many of us see life as a race to the finish line-- and often we miss the good stuff along the way. This show is some wisdom from Season 1 I am bringing back for all of our benefit. Achievement as the whole purpose is a myth. Let's seek fulfillment along the way!

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A little down time = a lot of good feelings and hope for the future. This week I dive into the afterglow of in-person connection, what's coming up this weekend, and hope theory as a strategy for bettering our lives.

Reference: Magyar-Moe, J. L., & Lopez, S. J. (2015). Strategies for accentuating hope. Positive psychology in practice: Promoting human flourishing in work, health, education, and everyday life (2nd ed., pp. 483-502). Wiley. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118996874.ch29 

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If our lives are stories, than each new stage is a different chapter. How well do you close one and open the next? In this episode, I share some thoughts to consider around the transition through the different stages and seasons of our lives.

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This week I got to meet my classmates in real life with handshakes, high-fives, and lots of hugs. It's incredible to feel so close to so many after just 2 months of virtual learning. It was a dynamic weekend and I'm still on a high from the conversations and learning.

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