using positive psychology to improve life

give time for healthy habits -mindful moment -meditation

insights

1: “this enterprise is possible” you can control your happiness. You control how happy you are.

although genes control 50% happiness other 50% s happiness you control

it is your own behaviors that make you happy

2: you can become happy, but it takes work

if you build good, healthy habits into your routine, you will become happy. need to do it every day.

3: recognize that your mind is not always telling you what makes you happy

ex: people think that salary makes one happy but in truth wealthy people are not all very happy.

minds lie to you about what you can do to be happier.

4: establish social connections. being with others makes

ex: spending money on others makes you happy and the receivers happy.

5: make time for gratitude every day.

when you talk to others, talk about gratitude

express gratitude to those who have helped you

focus on blessings, not hassle

6: exercise is extremely good for your mental health.

7: get enough sleep

8: take time to be in the present moment.

9: become wealthy in terms of time.

value your time more than becoming more rich. use your time to become healthy

gratitude list

1: My family, who have always been there for me

2: my country. I am grateful for the freedom I have here

3: I am grateful to be in a nice neighborhood and have friendly neighbors to see every day

4: My friends, who support me and help me through hard times

future goals

1: improve at programming so that I can contribute to open source projects I like

2: Study hard and become successful like my parents

3: do simple exercise daily to keep my body in shape