Happiness

How happy are you? 

Why not try the Peoples Daily’s interactive calculator:

 

 

Blue Zones

Highly recommend visiting the Blue Zones. What are blue Zones?  Blue Zones helps people live longer, better. We study the world’s longest-lived, happiest people and tell you their secrets.

Blue Zone Life Lessons

  • Move Naturally—Longevity all-stars engage in low-intensity physical activity, often as part of a daily work routine.
  • Right Outlook—People who live in blue zones have a sense of purpose and their daily lives are infused with a sense of calm.
  • Right Tribe—Blue zone inhabitants have strong social support networks and prioritize family and faith.
  • Eat Wisely—A common thread among longevity cultures is a plant-based dietn, whcih avoids meat and processed foods.

From that they have developed a tool to help you identify ways to improve your vitality. And they have a new happiness test: (highly recommended).

 

  I mentioned at the start the work of Martin Seligman, in Flourish, available here

 

 Martin explains the theory here:

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0LbwEVnfJA

If you want a quick primer on positive psychology, RSA animates does it five minutes!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qJvS8v0TTI 

 

 

 

 

At the core of the Flourishing model is identifying, developing and using one’s character strengths. Want to identify yours? Available in many languages. 

And you want to see how it being used in schools?

This is also available on youtube: 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfot-M24pi4

And yes, you may see some familiar characters!

 

Have a happy day!

Heck go for a whole week!