Diagrams Flashcards
What is the happiness pyramid called
Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs
Top of happiness pyramid
Self-actualization
Second highest level on happiness pyramid
Esteem
Middle level of happiness pyramid
Love and belonging
Second to last level on happiness pyramid
Safety needs
Bottom level of happiness pyramid
Psychological needs
10% on pie chart of happiness
Circumstance
40% on pie chart of happiness
Choices / mindset
50% on pie chart of happiness
Genes
Percent that Genes makes up on pie chart of happiness
50%
Percent that Choices / Mindset makes up of pie chart of happiness
40%
Percent that Circumstance makes up of the pie chart of happiness
10%
Happiness
An enjoyable state of mind
Vagus Nerve
Nerve that connects the mind with the stomach
Positive Psychology
The scientific study of positive human functioning and flourishing on multiple levels
Cortisol
The major stress hormone
Dopamine
The major happiness hormone
3 “habits of a positive mind” and how they help with happiness and Short answer questions
1) Stress can be detrimental to our health
2) Difference between intrinsic versus extrinsic motivation and an example of each
3) Apply the maslow hierarchy of needs and how the levels can contribute to happiness
How can stress be detrimental to our health
Can cause high blood pressure, stroke, depression / anxiety, heart disease, gastrointestinal problems
Intrinsic motivation
Term used to describe the incentive we feel to complete a task simply because we find it interesting or enjoyable
Extrinsic motivation
What we feel when we complete a take for an external reward
Examples of Intrinsic motivation
Sports, Games, Art, Hobbies in general
Examples of Extrinsic motivation
Working a job, Studying to get a good grade, Doing makeup (if it’s for the purpose of feeling more attractive)
How does self-actualization contribute to happiness
Allowing someone to discover their purpose and live a more fulfilling life
Self-actualization
Realization or fulfillment of one’s talents and potentialities
How does self-esteem contribute to happiness
Helps someone to develop coping skills and and handle adversity
Self-esteem
How you feel about yourself and your overall opinion of your abilities
How does love and belonging contribute to happiness
Provides a sense of connection, support, and validation from others
Love and belonging
The need to feel accepted and connected with others
How do safety needs contribute to happiness
Provides a sense of security, stability and predictability in life
Safety needs
The need for security and protection from danger or illness
How do psychological needs contribute to happiness
Allows people to feel connected, capable, and in control
Psychological needs
Essential needs that aren’t biological, but are important for mental health
First way to cut down on negative thoughts
Perceive it, listen to your inner voice. If it’s negative, recognize it, acknowledge it, and turn it around
Automatic negative thoughts
They just pop into your head without any effort on your part
Types of negative thoughts
Automatic, distorted, obstructive, plausible
Distorted negative thoughts
Stem from perception
Obstructive negative thoughts
Stop you from getting what you want out of life
Plausible negative thoughts
You accept them as facts, and it doesn’t occur to you to question them
Categories of negative thoughts
Assuming, over generalizing, shoulds, labelling, it’s all or nothing, believing what you feel
Second way to cut down on negative thoughts
Replace the negative voice with a positive one
Third way to cut down on negative thoughts
Remove non-positive words or phrases from you vocabulary: “I can’t,” or “I hate,” or “I’m pissed off”
Fourth way to cut down on negative thoughts
Reward yourself when you do something positive
Fifth way to cut down on negative thoughts
Have someone to talk to who can uplift and inspire you
Inner critic
The voice in your head that constantly evaluates everything that you do while at the same time reminding you of your faults, failings, and weaknesses
Inner ally
A supportive being that you imagine to help you feel safe, comforted, and empowered
