H= S (Set Point) + C (Circumstances) + V (Variables) {past, present, future}>each of those times are subdivided into good and bad

The Happiness Formula (in detail)

H = S + C + V

H = AUTHENTIC HAPPINESS (enduring level of happiness “Authentic”)

The key here the challenge to raise your enduring level of happiness

S = SET RANGE (Authentic) OR SET POINT (How of) 50% determined by genetics

We can overcome our genetic programming

(s = set point (range) 50% we inherit a ‘steersman’ who urges us toward a specific level of happiness that we can return to after certain boosts of happiness.)

C = CIRCUMSTANCES 10% environmental situations . . .

no control . . . Some do change happiness for the better --most Americans, regardless of objective circumstances say they are happy and at the same time they markedly underestimate the happiness of other Americans

S = set point (range) 50% we inherit a ‘steersman’ who urges us toward a specific level of happiness that we can return to after certain boosts of happiness.

V = our variables

Positive emotions can be about the

Your browser may not support display of this image. Past good: we want to remember (savor them)

Bad: we want to forget and to let go (forgiveness; learn) The past does not need determine the future! Transform the bad into good

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Gratitude

LEARN AND DEFINE SIGNATURE STRENGTHS!!!

(only 2/10 use their signature strengths)

(things that light your passion)

Your browser may not support display of this image. Future Goals

Optimism, faith, trust, confidence & hope

Getting over the negative

ABCDE

A = adversity

B = belief (beliefs are just that they may not be facts; beliefs warrant dispute)

C = consequences

D = disputation

E = energize