The Happiness Project Experience Checklist Remember, there s no one right way to do a happiness project. Many people find checklists useful, so here s one provided for you. Give yourself a gold star for each item you check off. However, some people get get annoyed by checklists! If you don t find a checklist helpful, just ignore it. INTRODUCTION: Watch video: Welcome to the Experience Watch video: Story of the Happiness Project Watch video: Overview of Our Year Together Reflection Exercise: Brainstorm about your 2019 resolutions Watch video: Making Effective Resolutions Reflection Exercise: Tips for making effective resolutions Join the community and introduce yourself: Join Now If you d like to be assigned to a small group, Comment Here Register for January s Ask Me Anything call: Register Now
Brainstorm About Your Resolutions for 2019 Look through the list of themes. What do you want to do? Don t worry, you don t have to commit to anything yet; just let the ideas flow. When we get to that month, you can decide your resolutions. In this exercise, explore whatever comes to mind--or something you ve thought would be fun to try one day. Over the next several days, you ll probably think of more resolutions that you re eager to consider. It s exciting to think about. January Self-Knowledge
February Energy March Outer Order
April Friends May Work
June Play July Family
August Money September Love
October Body November Awe
December Onward
Reflection: 6 Tips To Making Effective Resolutions Reflection Questions: Ask: What will make me happier? Do you need to spend more time pursuing a hobby you enjoy? What about volunteering or spending time bringing happiness to others? Will nagging your spouse less improve your happiness? What about devoting more time to personal growth? Reflect on the areas in your life where you exert time and energy.
Ask: What is a concrete action that will bring about change? Arbitrary goals leave room for ambiguity, resulting in a lack of follow through. The key to creating an effective resolution is making it specific and measurable.
Ask: Am I a yes resolver or a no resolver? Some people are motivated by yes resolutions, such as eat more fresh, unprocessed foods. While others are motivated by no resolutions, such as cut out sugar. Consider whether you are motivated by telling yourself what to do or by telling yourself what not to do. This is vital to creating achievable resolutions for yourself.
Watch your language. Reflect on what types of words resonate with you and then frame your resolutions in the language that appeals to you.
Ask: Am I starting small enough and am I aiming big enough? I am a firm believer in the power of small changes to make us happier. For some though, resolutions are only achievable if approached with the attitude go big or go home. Consider which approach works best for you.
Ask: How am I going to hold myself accountable? Accountability is the secret for sticking to resolutions for most people. Consider what forms of accountability may work for you.