Table of Contents
Acknowledgments v
Letter to Parents and Professionals ix
Introduction 1
Part 1 Manifesting Positive Vibes Positive Emotions → Well-Being
Activity 1 Identifying Positive Emotions 12
Activity 2 The ABCs of Mood 15
Activity 3 Forecasting Your Mood 25
Activity 4 Happiness (Zest Booster!) 32
Activity 5 Optimism (Hope Booster!) 36
Activity 6 LOL and Live Fully (Humor Booster!) 41
Activity 7 How Positive Emotions Can Relieve Mental Stress 45
Part 2 Finding The Flow Of Your Life Your Engagement → Well-Being
Activity 8 What Motivates You? 50
Activity 9 Getting in the Flow 54
Activity 10 Engage with Your Signature Strengths 58
Activity 11 Commit Random Acts of Kindness 64
Activity 12 Use Your Strengths to Engage Your Mind and Heart 67
Activity 13 Overcoming Boredom 71
Part 3 Developing A Drama-Free (And Happy) Tribe Positive Relationships → Well-Being
Activity 14 Next-Level Bully Management 78
Activity 15 Are You My Friend or Frenemy? 82
Activity 16 Your Key Relationship Strengths 86
Activity 17 Stop Comparing Yourself to Others! 92
Activity 18 Getting Off (or On) the Social Media Bandwagon 95
Activity 19 Combatting Loneliness and Isolation 98
Part 4 Cultivating What Matters Most Meaning → Well-Being
Activity 20 Savor Special Moments with Family 104
Activity 21 Build an Attitude of Gratitude 107
Activity 22 Create Mindfulness Moments of Strength 110
Activity 23 Mindful Walking in Nature 113
Activity 24 Awe and Elevation 117
Activity 25 Cultivating Spirituality and the Sacred 120
Activity 26 Overcoming Jealousy, Envy and FOMO 123
Part 5 Your Goals, Your Life Accomplishment → Well-Being
Activity 27 Your Best Possible Self 130
Activity 28 Hope for Your Goals 133
Activity 29 Taming Your Inner Critic 136
Part 6 Healthy Body, Healthy Mind Your Positive Health → Well-Being
Activity 30 Promoting Good Health 142
Conclusion 148
Further Reading 149
References 150