Strategies to Increase Happiness
Strategies to Increase Happiness by Ellen Dreezens:
Sheldon, K.M., Lyubomirsky, S. Achieving Sustainable Gains in Happiness: Change Your Actions, not Your Circumstances*. J Happiness Stud 7, 55–86 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10902-005-0868-8
Positive Emotions by Barbara Fredrickson:
Fredrickson, B. L. (2001). The role of positive emotions in positive psychology. The broaden-and-build theory of positive emotions. The American Psychologist, 56(3), 218–26.
Be Your Own Hero by Ellen Dreezens:
Strategy 1: Gratitude
Want to be Happy, be Grateful by David Steindl-Rast:
Emmons, R. A., & McCullough, M. E. (2003). Counting blessings versus burdens: an experimental investigation of gratitude and subjective well-being in daily life. Journal of personality and social psychology, 84(2), 377–389. https://doi.org/10.1037//0022-3514.84.2.377
Strategy 2: Optimism
Optimism:
Scheier, M. F., & Carver, C. S. (1993). On the Power of Positive Thinking: The Benefits of Being Optimistic. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 2(1), 26–30. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-8721.ep10770572
Strategy 3: Investing in Social Relations
Delighting by Ellen Dreezens:
Baumeister, R. F., & Leary, M. R. (1995). The need to belong: desire for interpersonal attachments as a fundamental human motivation. Psychological Bulletin, 117(3), 497–529.
Strategy 4: Being Kind
Chancellor, J., Margolis, S., Jacobs, B. K., & Lyubomirsky, S. (2018). Everyday prosociality in the workplace: the reinforcing benefits of giving, getting, and glimpsing. Emotion (Washington, D.c.), 18(4), 507–517. https://doi.org/10.1037/emo0000321
Strategy 5: Develop Coping Strategies
Stress: Types of Coping Strategies by Fretz Guimalan:
Stress: Coping by Thad R. Leffingwell:
Taylor, S. E. (1983). Adjustment to threatening events: a theory of cognitive adaptation. American Psychologist, 38(11), 1161–1173. https://doi.org/10.1037/0003-066X.38.11.1161
Strategy 6: Forgiving
Wanting ‘Yes’ and Getting ‘No’ by Fred Luskin:
McCullough, M. E. (2001). Forgiveness: Who Does It and How Do They Do It? Current Directions in Psychological Science, 10(6), 194–197. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-8721.00147
Strategy 7: Mindfulness
Want to Be Happy, Stay in the Moment by Matt Killingsworth:
Brown, K. W., & Ryan, R. M. (2003). The benefits of being present: mindfulness and its role in psychological well-being. Journal of personality and social psychology, 84(4), 822–848. https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-3514.84.4.822
Strategy 8: Flow Experiences
Flow Experiences by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi :
Bakker, A. B., & van Woerkom, M. (2017). Flow at work: a self-determination perspective. Occupational Health Science, 1(1-2), 47–65.
Strategy 9: Savouring
Bryant, F., Smart, C., & King, S. (2005). Using the past to enhance the present: boosting happiness through positive reminiscence. Journal of Happiness Studies, 6(3), 227–260. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10902-005-3889-4
Strategy 10: Spirituality and Religion
Prayer and Gratitude by Jack Kornfield and Brother David:
Levin, J. (2010). Religion and mental health: theory and research. International Journal of Applied Psychoanalytic Studies, 7(2), 102–115. https://doi.org/10.1002/aps.240
Strategy 11: Engagement of Your Goals
How Personal Goals Impact Motivation by David White:
Sheldon, K. M., & Elliot, A. J. (1999). Goal striving, need satisfaction, and longitudinal well-being: the self-concordance model. Journal of personality and social psychology, 76(3), 482–497. https://doi.org/10.1037//0022-3514.76.3.482
Strategy 12: Take Care of Body and Soul
Motl, R. W., Konopack, J. F., McAuley, E., Elavsky, S., Jerome, G. J., & Marquez, D. X. (2005). Depressive symptoms among older adults: long-term reduction after a physical activity intervention. Journal of behavioral medicine, 28(4), 385–394. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10865-005-9005-5