See Resources for more toolkits.
The practices shown by Positive Psychology to increase happiness and well-being, just happen to spell out BE MEASURING. Free printable pdf of the Building Blocks of Positive Shift.
Breathe – Practice Deep Breathing
Exercise – Choose and Schedule Regular Exercise, The Economy of Goals
Meditate – Practice Meditation
Emotions – Emotional Intelligence
Aspire – How to Set Goals & Time Management 101
Share – Volunteer, printable ideas for giving calendar at 12 Ways to Give, Random Acts of Kindness bookmark, Gift tags for simple gifts of appreciation
Uplift –Uplift yourself with positive thoughts & upbeat music, soundtracks to manage the day & influence mood, and others with compliments and kind words
Relate – Communicate Well & Listening Skills (pdf) & Listening Report Card (pdf) at Listening Skills | Conversation Bingo at A Networking Game Card | Daily PlanIt Youtube playlist on Communication | Daily PlanIt Pinterest board on Communication
Cultivate Relationships | Relationship Skills | Stay Connected at Develop a Support System | Seasonal Bucket Lists at Choose the Best Recreational Activities | Recreational activities at Quality Leisure
Increase Flow – How to Increase Flow infographic. Use the talents that cause you to lose track of time.
Notice – Take a mindful moment to Look up, be aware, pay attention, smell the roses, enjoy tastes, savor and appreciate life, etc. Plan activities and anticipate them, remember good times.
Gratitude – Gratitude Journal at Keep a Gratitude Journal
Resource Guide for the book Positive Shift Happens (pdf)
- Apps for Happiness & Personal Development
- Benefits of 11 Happiness Habits in Infographics – slideshow
- Happiness Based on Science & Positive Psychology
- Meet the Happiness Experts
- A Time to Be Measuring – printable photos illustrating the framework
- Pinterest Board on Happiness Habits
- Youtube playlist on Happiness Habits
