As human beings, we were born with a negativity bias that makes it very easy for us to notice what’s “wrong.” This innate bias is intended to help us detect and avoid danger. The only problem is that simply detecting what is uncomfortable or desired doesn’t serve our wellbeing! We benefit so much from the cultivation of a more balanced experiencing of our world.
“Joyful Living” is all about turning toward the good that is already occurring— the whole array of mini-and-major-miracles happening every single day, only waiting for us to acknowledge and receive them. Through teaching, sharing, meditation, and daily practices, we will encourage and support each other in embracing “the good stuff.”
Cultivate awareness that naturally leads to gratitude;
Uncover the treasures of the everyday;
Put yourself in the path of joy.
You're invited to try out a 21-day "challenge" implementing 5 short daily practices that have been proven to improve happiness. This set of little practices was developed and researched by Shawn Achor, and in reading about positivity and well-being, these kinds of practices come up again and again as easy, practical ways to shift our way of being.
In this challenge, you’ll receive…
~ Encouragement in these practices,
~ The support of our community through our online course area,
~ Additional background resources,
~ An invitation to join on three Zoom calls, and
~ A little gift in the mail!
Please note: You can participate in as many or as few of these components as you like!
The three calls will be held online via Zoom, with additional components on our online community platform. When you register, we’ll send you the details to access the session on Zoom.
I am excited to draw from folks in the field of positive psychology, and to go beyond warm and fuzzy to real, researched ways of becoming happier and experiencing more wellbeing. I can't think of a better time to do this than NOW. Check out this video all about the challenge. Feel free to invite your friends and family, anyone you know who could use a boost of JOY!
Host: KATIE DUTCHER
Beginning call: November 1, 9:00 - 10:00 am Pacific
Midpoint call: November 11, 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Ending call: November 21, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
How it Works:
If you are not already a member of our online community, clicking this button will prompt you to set up your free account and be enrolled in this challenge. It takes just a few moments to set up your account and begin. (We will need to manually approve you as a member, so there could be a little lag time.) If you are already a member of the community, hooray! This button will enroll you in the challenge.
COST:
This program is offered in the spirit of Gift Economy. Payment is by donation, according to the financial means of each participant and as a reflection of gratitude for the value received. You can make a donation of any amount by using the button above at any time.