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Authentic Happiness: People,Place & PurposeClinical ProfessorUniversity of Wisconsin - Madison
The Search forWellness
NOT FOR SCHOOL BUTFOR LIFEwe learn- Seneca
What isHuman Ecology?A multidisciplinary applied field that focuses on theinterrelationships between humans and theirnatural, social and built environments.
EgoYou v. EcoYou
EgoYou v. EcoYouEcoYou recognizes that theself is embedded in a web ofever-evolving interconnected networks
A Formula forWellnessPurposePlacePeople
A Formula forWellnessPeople
The Secret to Happiness
Independence is important forour nation butinterdependence is whatbrings us increased happiness.
The Franklin Effect Borrow something. Solicit some advice.But whatever you do, make yourrequests in person.
Do you like having choices?Of course you do.Because without choices, we move into learned helplessness, which impacts motivation, learning and leads todepression.
Choice v. Commitments: FindYour BalanceWhat second-order decisionscan you make today to free yourselfup for more happiness? Education Relationships Commuting CareerCass R. Sunstein, 1998, University of Chicago Law School Working Paper
Everyday Relationships Don’t send that email: Walk over and talk to someone at work,face to face Put the Franklin Effect into action: Small favors build deeperrelationships What are your second-order decisions – and how can theyguide you toward investing your time in the relationships thatmatter most?
A Formula forWellnessPlace
Biophilia: Green is Good Faster stress recovery Lower blood pressure Fewer need for painkillers post-opUlrich et al. 1991. “Stress Recovery During Exposure to Natural and Urban Environments.” Journal of Environmental Psychology; Ulrich et al. 1990. “Effects of Nature and Abstract Pictures on Patients Recovering from Open Heart Survey,” International Congress of BehavioralMedicine.
QuerenciaThe deep sense of inner wellbeing that comes from knowing aparticular place on the Earth.The place from which you drawstrength.
Our minds coevolved with landscape when a person is in her bonded landscape,she is plugged into it in such a manner that itenlarges and enhances the scope of her mindand her perceptual reach.– John Spivey, The Great Western Divide, 2012
Where do you findquerencia?
Everyday Querencia Find some green each day – and embrace the biophilia research! Add a reminder of that special place to your office – a photo on yourlock screen, a framed picture, a small ornament Make a pilgrimage – on your own, and with the people you love Music can be evocative, as can smells – even a candle, or a specialsoap can take you back
A Formula forWellnessPurpose
PurposeAgencyLife SatisfactionPurpose is linked to positive health outcomes: Better sleep Fewer strokes & heart attacks Lower risk of dementia Lower risk of premature deathArlener Turner (2017); Cohen, Bavishi, Rozanski (2016); Patricia Boyle et al (2009); Steptoe et al (2014)
PurposeAgencyLife SatisfactionPurpose is linked to preventative health measures: More likely to embrace preventative health services(mammograms, flu shots) Lower levels of pro-inflammatory gene expressionEric Kim et al. (various studies)
Strengthen yoursense ofpurpose
What are yourgifts andstrengths?
Because I value ,andI will use my gifts for ,andto positively impact ,and
Because I value relationships , perseverance andcreativityI will use my gifts for translating research, makingconnections and organizationto positively impact the lives of my children, mystudents and the broader public.
Purpose-BasedCommitments:Stepping Stones toPurposeful Living
This is gonna be you.Smiling at the gym.Looking strong ANDsexy AND effortless .Travel time to get thereHour-long class x 3 days/weekTravel time to get homeShower and get readyTotal Time:6 hours
What are three purposebased commitments youcan make right now tolive your purposestatement?
Anxieties and fears that hold us back Public speakingMaking a mistakeNever being contentFailureNot being successfulBeing ridiculedMeeting new people Looking dumbBeing trappedBeing invisibleNot finding a jobDisappointing peopleIllness/painBeing alone Not belonging anywhereNot being lovedMaking the wrong decisionPovertyAuthorityDeathYeah-Buts that stop us in our tracks I’m too young, too old, toosmart or not smart enough. I’m not a risk-taker. I’m not persuasive enough. My ideas aren’t captivatingenough. I’m not committed enough. It’s just so difficult to decidewhat to do. I’m really trying. It’s not myfault. Really! I don’t have enough talent. It takes too much work, andthat’s not my style. I should have been bornearlier. I’m afraid, and that must betelling me something. I don’t have enough money.
I accept my fears andanxieties about .
Because I value relationships, perseverance and creativity, I will use my gifts fortranslating research, making connections and organization to positively impact thelives of my children, my students and the broader public. I accept my fears andanxieties about not being perfect enough, maybe being a fraud and letting my lovedones down and still today make conscious, purpose-based commitments tosynthesize academic research into real-life applications, care for myself as well as myloved ones and bring transformational ideas to as many people as possible.Here’s to life on purpose!
Everyday Purpose Purpose statement Time-diary Cognitively-Based CompassionTraining (CBCT)
Now, every time I witnessa strong person,I want to know:conquerWhat dark did youin your story ?Mountains do not risewithout earthquakes.– Katherine MacKennettembraceacceptintegrate
Pushed by pain or pulled by possibilities?A real-life formula for next steps People Place Purpose
Thank you.For more information, visit http://christinewhelan.com
Authentic Happiness: People, Place & Purpose Clinical Professor. University of Wisconsin - Madison. The Search for Wellness. NOT FOR SCHOOL BUT FOR LIFE . we learn - Seneca. What is Human Ecology? A multidisciplinary applied field that focuses on the interrelationships between humans and their natural, social and built environments. EgoYouv. EcoYou. EgoYouv. EcoYou EcoYou recognizes that
