Increasing Your Happiness

INTRODUCTION

• Course Objectives

MODULE 1

• Plan Ahead for Happiness
• Have a Nightly Routine
• Get at Least 8 Hours of Sleep
• Wake Up Early Enough for Some “Me” Time
• Give Yourself Time to Arrive at Work Early
• Knowledge Check

MODULE 2

• Plan Your Day
• Arrive 10-15 Minutes Early
• Check for Action Items
• Create a To-Do List for the Day
• Build in Breaks
• Knowledge Check

MODULE 3

• Relate to Others
• Greet Your Colleagues
• Smile! Fake It If You Have To!
• Build Your Support Team
• Take Time to Socialize
• Knowledge Check

MODULE 4

• Go to Your Happy (Work) Space
• Create a Workspace That Makes You Happy
• Clear the Clutter
• Bring in Personal Touches
• Add Some Green!
• Knowledge Check

MODULE 5

• Accentuate the Positive
• Use a Daily Affirmation
• Surround Yourself With Positive People
• Limit Your Negative Interactions
• Build Friendships
• Knowledge Check

MODULE 6

• Use Your Benefits
• Use Your Vacation and Paid Time Off!
• Gym or Health Club Memberships
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Explore Other Benefits
• Knowledge Check

MODULE 7

• Take Control of Your Career Happiness
• Take Control of Your Professional Development
• Seek Frequent Feedback
• Practice Professional Courage
• Seek Mentoring, and Seek to Mentor Others
• Knowledge Check

MODULE 8

• Set Boundaries
• Learn to Say No
• Learn to Say Yes
• Protect Your Downtime
• Know When to Call It a Day
• Knowledge Check

MODULE 9

• Practice Positivity
• Keep Your Interactions Positive
• Practice Gratitude
• Address Conflict and Misunderstandings Directly
• Look for the Silver Lining
• Knowledge Check

MODULE 10

• Choose to Be Happy
• Happiness is a Choice
• Choose Your Stress Response
• Do One Thing Every Day That You Love and Enjoy
• Seek to Make Positive Changes
• Knowledge Check

ASSESSMENT

• Post Test