Increasing Your Happiness

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

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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

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Module 3:

• Relate to Others

• Greet Your Colleagues

• Smile! Fake It If You Have To!

• Build Your Support Team

• Take Time to Socialize

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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!

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Module 5:

• Accentuate the Positive

• Use a Daily Affirmation

• Surround Yourself With Positive People

• Limit Your Negative Interactions

• Build Friendships

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Module 6:

• Use Your Benefits

• Use Your Vacation and Paid Time Off!

• Gym or Health Club Memberships

• Employee Assistance Programs

• Explore Other Benefits

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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

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Module 8:

• Set Boundaries

• Learn to Say No

• Learn to Say Yes

• Protect Your Downtime

• Know When to Call It a Day

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Module 9:

• Practice Positivity

• Keep Your Interactions Positive

• Practice Gratitude

• Address Conflict and Misunderstandings Directly

• Look for the Silver Lining

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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

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