Increasing Your Happiness

Module One: Getting Started
Course Objectives
 
Module Two: Plan Ahead For Happiness
Have A Nightly Routine
Get At Least Eight Hours of Sleep
Wake Up Early
Give Yourself Extra Commute Time
Case Study
Module Two: Review Questions
 
Module Three: Plan Your Day
Arrive 10-15 Minutes Early
Check Your Calendar for Action Items
Create A to Do List for The Day
Build in Breaks
Case Study
Module Three: Review Questions
 
Module Four: Relate to Others
Greet Your Colleagues
Smile!
Build Your Support Team and Check in Regularly
Take Time to Socialize
Case Study
Module Four: Review Questions
 
Module Five: Go to Your Happy (Work)Space
Create A Workspace That Makes You Happy
Clear the Clutter
Bring in Personal Touches
Add Some Green!
Case Study
Module Five: Review Questions
 
Module Six: Accentuate the Positive
Use A Daily Affirmation
Surround Yourself with Positive People
Limit Your Negative Interactions
Build Friendships
Case Study
Module Six: Review Questions
 
Module Seven: Use Your Benefits
Use Your Vacation and Paid Time Off!
Exercise Your Way to Happy!
Employee Assistance Programs
Other Benefits – Credit Union, Direct Deposit, Etc.
Case Study
Module Seven: Review Questions
 
Module Eight: Take Control of Your Career Happiness
Take Control of Your Professional Development
Seek Frequent Feedback
Practice Professional Courage
Seek Mentoring, And Seek to Mentor Others
Case Study
Module Eight: Review Questions
 
Module Nine: Set Boundaries
Learn to Say No
Learn to Say Yes
Protect Your Downtime
Know When to Call It A Day
Case Study
Module Nine: Review Questions
 
Module Ten: Practice Positivity
Keep Your Interactions Positive
Practice Gratitude
Address Conflict or Misunderstandings Directly and Positively
Look for The Silver Lining
Case Study
Module Ten: Review Questions
 
Module Eleven: Choose to Be Happy
Happiness Is A Choice
Choose Your Stress Response
Do One Thing Each Day That You Love and Enjoy
Seek to Make Positive Changes
Case Study
Module Eleven: Review Questions
 
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
Words from The Wise
Lessons Learned
Recommended Reading