Life at the Core

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Life at the Core

• Love, Self-Respect and Happiness

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Love

• Action rather than feeling
• See both sides yourself and others
• Say it compliments and praise

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Love contd

• Actions Give of your time
• Actions Listen
• Actions Gifts/things

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Love contd

• Communicate your needs
• Consistency
• Understand how others receive and give love

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Self-Respect

• Praise yourself
• Cease negative criticism
• Be patient

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Self-Respect contd

• Talk to yourself - I can do it
• Replace anxiety with confidence
• Be accountable to yourself
• Stay healthy

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Biology of Happiness

• Fitness The release of endorphins
• Nutrition - Higher energy, better feeling
• Sleep Increase restoration of serotonin

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Philosophy of Happiness

• Epicureanism Balance in life, moderation
• Utilitarianism A focus on the greater good
• Denial of pure Hedonism

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Psychology of Happiness

• Practice Playtime
• Express Feelings
• Self-Fulfillment
• Relationships
• Locus of Control Taking responsibility
• Affect Regulation Take a deep breath

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Altogether

• Love
• Self-Respect
• Happiness