Scholars !
DUE: 10/20 - "The Big Five Personality Traits" & " Why Some People Find It Harder To Be Happy "
PUB #1 is DUE tonight 10/15 BY MIDNIGHT!!!!
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IN YOUR NOTEBOOK! We Will Discuss In Class on 10/20
PRINT & READ- People Who Have These Big Five Personality Traits are Happier Throughout Their Lives by Julia Reiss
Discuss in ONE paragraph The Power of Personality Traits connect with Life Satisfaction and our ability To Cope?
Provide at least 2 concrete EXAMPLES from the ARTICLE using quotes and in text citation (Reiss 2)
In ADDITION - PRINT & ACTIVELY READ
"Why Some People Find it Harder to be Happy" by Jolanta Burke
Published: November 26, 2021
https://theconversation.com/why-some-people-find-it-harder-to-be-happy-171692
In ONE paragraph provide an answer to this question- How Can We Re-wire our brain?
Provide 2 Concrete Examples from the Article - We will share in class.
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TAKE THE PERSONALITY TEST AND POST YOUR RESPONSES
Take the TEST and Post Your Results in Brightspace !
TAKE THE PERSONALITY TEST!
TAKE THE PERSONALITY TEST - this is DUE by Next Thursday the latest !
You can start this weekend!
The BIG 5
https://www.personalityassessor.com/
and THE PERMA- PRINT THE ARTICLE AND TAKE THE TEST!!
https://www.ellanacosmetics.com/blogs/beautorials/well-being-check-pinpointing-your-happiness-state
post your results by Thursday 10/22
WEEKEND BONUS - In YOUR NOTEBOOK - We will transfer on to an Index CARD Tuesday!
Dr. Martin Seligman and his extensive research on positive psychology reinforces that " the happiness and well-being effects of writing and delivering a gratitude letter (the Gratitude Visit) typically last up to one month (or 30 days)"
Think about what I said today in class in terms of reaching out to a friend, family member, colleague, coach or neighbor. It can also be a former teammate, high-school friend OR PARENT.
Happy TASK - Take the time to thank THEM via text or in person. Think about a person who just made your time better, helped you in a small way or poured positive energy into your spirit. RECOGNIZE when people do good things.. things that they do not HAVE to do but they do it because they are a good person.. the lasting effects of thanking someone can be up to 3 weeks for both involved. This weekend I will thank a friend for pushing me to take an exercise class that I would NOT NORMALLY TAKE.. Pushing me in a positive way to be stronger mentally and physically. Isn't nice to hear someone is inspired by you.. or has inspired you..
I recently called a director of a lacrosse club that my son was involved in to thank them for all they have done to build character and develop my son in many ways.. This person was elated .. thanked me over and over for calling. When a thought to reach out and thank someone comes across YOUR MIND - DO IT!!
I HAVE MANY STORIES Like this - THIS ONE IS RECENT
Chemicals in the BRAIN - GRATITIUDE
Dopamine: The "feel-good" chemical that boosts mood, focus, motivation, and reinforcement of positive behaviors.
Serotonin: Regulates mood, curbs depression, and promotes overall emotional stability
WE will share on TUESDAY!
