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Chapter 2
Elizabeth Lytle, MPH, BSN, RN Los Altos School District
Your Psychological and Spiritual Well-Being
Topics Of Focus For This Chapter
Emotional Health
Characteristics
Spiritual Health
Benefits and how to enrich spiritual life
Positive Psychology
Areas of study and how to practice positive psychology
SleepDisorders and strategies to improve sleep
Practicing Positive Psychology
Self-Compassion Emotional intelligence Know Yourself Meet
your needs Self-Esteem
Happiness Optimism Moods
Humor Autonomy
Emotionally Healthy People Demonstrate:
Determination and effort to be healthy
Flexibility and adaptability
Sense of meaning and affirmation of life
Understanding that self is not the center of universe
Emotionally Healthy People Demonstrate:
Compassion for others
Ability to be unselfish when relating to others
Depth and satisfaction with intimate relationships
Sense of control that enables health-enhancing choices and decisions
Major Focuses Of Positive Psychology
Focus Area Examples
Positive Emotions Hope
Trust
Positive Traits Wisdom
Courage
Positive Institutions
Strong Families
Democracy
Components Of Positive Psychology
AUTONOMY SELF-COMPASSION
HUMOREMOTIONAL
INTELLIGENCE
MOODSKNOW
YOURSELF
OPTIMISM YOUR NEEDS
HAPPINESS SELF-ESTEEM
Positive Psychology
Practicing Positive Psychology
Self-Compassion Emotional intelligence Know
Yourself Meet your needs Self-Esteem Happiness Optimism Moods Humor Autonomy
Self-Compassion
Practicing Positive Psychology
Self-Compassion Emotional intelligence Know Yourself
Meet your needs Self-Esteem
Happiness Optimism Moods
Humor Autonomy
Emotional Intelligence
Emotional Intelligence Influences Success
What is Emotional Intelligence?
Ability to monitor and use emotions to guide thinking and actions
Health Benefits of Emotional Intelligence
Less prone to stress, depression and anxiety
Heal more quickly from serious illness
Emotional Intelligence has a greater influence on personal and professional
success than IQ
Emotional Intelligence Can Be Learned
Emotional Competencies That Benefit Students
• Focus on clear, manageable goals
• Identify emotions
• Understand emotions
• Avoid relying on ‘gut’ feelings
Practicing Positive Psychology
Self-Compassion Emotional
Intelligence Know Meet your needs Self-Esteem
Happiness Optimism Moods
Humor Autonomy
Know Yourself
Practicing Positive Psychology
Self-Compassion Emotional intelligence Know Yourself
Meet needs Self-
Esteem Happiness Optimism Moods Humor Autonomy
Meet Your Needs
Emotional Needs Are Important Too
Practicing Positive Psychology
Self-Compassion Emotional intelligence Know Yourself Meet
your needs Happiness Optimism Moods Humor Autonomy
Boost Self-Esteem
Self-Esteem Develops Over Time
Techniques For Developing Self-Esteem
• Develop habit of positive thinking and talking
• Fight off negative thoughts
• Practice positive affirmations
Practicing Positive Psychology
Self-Compassion Emotional intelligence Know Yourself Meet
your needs Self-Esteem
Optimism Happiness Moods Humor Autonomy
Pursue Happiness
Two Pillars Of Authentic Happiness
Happiness encompasses living a meaningful life, utilizing your gifts and
time, and living with thought and purpose
1 Engagement with family, work or a passionate pursuit
2 Finding meaning from some higher purpose
Where Does Happiness Come From?
The Happiest College Students Have:
Rich and fulfilling social lives
Romantic relationships
Rewarding friendships
And, they spend less time alone than other students
Practicing Positive Psychology
Self-Compassion Emotional intelligence Know Yourself Meet
your needs Self-Esteem Happi-
ness Optimism Moods Humor Autonomy
Choose Optimism
Practice Optimism Over Pessimism
Optimism Protects from disease
Allows adaptation in adversity
Reduces depression
Pessimism
Response to adversity may
involve destructive behaviors
Avoid taking steps to improve outcomes
Practicing Positive Psychology
Self-Compassion Emotional intelligence Know Yourself Meet
your needs Self-Esteem
Happiness Optimism Manage Moods Humor Autonomy
Manage Moods
Practicing Positive Psychology
Self-Compassion Emotional intelligence Know Yourself Meet
your needs Self-Esteem
Happiness Optimism Moods
Humor Autonomy Use Humor
Practicing Positive Psychology
Self-Compassion Emotional intelligence Know Yourself Meet
your needs Self-Esteem
Happiness Optimism Moods
Humor Autonomy Practice Autonomy
Autonomy Is Independence
Autonomous individuals feel that they are in control
Decisions are based on personal values
Decisions are not based on external influences or opinions
Spiritual Health – Identify Your Life Purpose
Spiritual Health
Ability to identify life purpose
Experience fulfillment in achieving full potential
Spirituality
Belief in higher power
Creates strong sense of purpose
Acts as guide in life decisions
Spirituality Enhances Physical Health
Prayer and
Meditation
Change the brain
May slow aging and decrease psychological symptoms
May increase feelings of compassion, security and love
Going to Church
Decreases risk of dying
Find Wisdom Through Spiritual Intelligence
Spiritual Intelligence
Does not require a belief in God
Focuses on finding wisdom within the person
Creates inner peace so you can listen to yourself
Definition
Capacity to sense, understand and tap into the highest parts of
ourselves, others and the world around us
Seven Ways To Enhance Spiritual Life
1. Sit quietly
2. Create small moments of silence
3. Go outside
4. Try less ‘cerebral’ activities
5. Ask questions
6. Trust your feelings
7. Develop a spiritual practice
Gratitude Is A Trait Worth Developing
Gratitude is a significant dimension of Positive Psychology – it increases optimism and
improves sleep and health
Definition‘Habitual focusing on and appreciating the positive aspects of life’
Practicing Gratitude
• Keep gratitude journal
• Look for times to be thankful
Sleep Affects Your Daytime Well-being
Lack of sleep can affect every aspect of a student’s life and causes:
Daytime sleepiness
Decreased level of attention
Impaired memory
Impaired decision making
Sleep Problems Are Common
Practice these strategies to improve your sleep
Have regular times to sleep
Create a pre-sleep ritual
Avoid caffeine in the afternoon
Don’t smoke
Try 30 minute naps during the day
Insomnia Is A Sleep Disorder
About
Chronic difficulty falling and staying asleep
Lack of sleep affects daytime functioning
May be caused by anxiety or depression disorders
TreatmentTherapy
Medication