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In this episode, we delve into the Broaden-and-Build Theory of Positive Emotions, a psychological framework that suggests positive emotions can expand our awareness and encourage novel, varied, and exploratory thoughts and actions. Learn how fostering a positive emotional state can have ripple effects on your cognitive abilities, relationships, and even your physical health. Download the Selfpause App

Should you become an artist or an accountant? Did Sylvia Plath have to be depressed to write The Bell Jar? And what can Napoleon Dynamite teach us about the creative life? RESOURCES:"The Science of Why You Have Great Ideas in the Shower," by Stacey Colino (National Geographic, 2022)."So, You Think You're Not Creative?" by Duncan Wardle (Harvard Business Review, 2021)."The Correlation Between Arts and Crafts and a Nobel Prize," by Rosie Cima (Priceonomics, 2015)."Report: State of the American Workplace," by Gallup (2014)."Poverty Impedes Cognitive Function," by Anandi Mani, Sendhil Mullainathan, Eldar Shafir, and Jiaying Zhao (Science, 2013)."Forks in the Road: The Many Paths of Arts Alumni," by the Strategic National Arts Alumni Project (2011)."A Meta-Analysis of 25 Years of Mood-Creativity Research: Hedonic Tone, Activation, or Regulatory Focus?" by Matthijs Baas, Carsten K. W. De Dreu, and Bernard A. Nijstad (Psychological Bulletin, 2008)."The Relationship Between Creativity and Mood Disorders," by Nancy C. Andreasen (Dialogues in Clinical Neuroscience, 2008)."The Broaden-and-Build Theory of Positive Emotions," by Barbara Fredrickson (Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B, 2004)."Happiness and Creativity: Going With the Flow," by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi (The Futurist, 1997).EXTRAS:"Why Are Rich Countries So Unhappy?" by No Stupid Questions (2022)."Do You Really Need a Muse to Be Creative?" by No Stupid Questions (2021)."Does All Creativity Come From Pain?" by No Stupid Questions (2020)."How To Be Creative," series by Freakonomics Radio (2018-2019)."How to Be Happy," by Freakonomics Radio (2018).Napoleon Dynamite, film by Jared Hess (2004).The Bell Jar, by Sylvia Plath (1963).Connections, game by The New York Times. 

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What's the optimal frequency for walking an hour or more per week? A recent study highlights the significance of 8,000 daily steps, though not necessarily on a daily basis. Then, let's delve into the transformative potential of walking as discussed by Laura Conely, the founder of Urban Paths, a walking wellness company. Uncover the varied and numerous benefits of starting a community walking initiative and its far-reaching impact. Stay tuned for listener shout-outs in this jam-packed episode focused on the power of walking to change the world!   LET'S TALK THE WALK! ***NEW*** Facebook Group for Our Community! Join here for support, motivation and fun! Wellness While Walking Facebook page Wellness While Walking on Instagram Wellness While Walking on Twitter Wellness While Walking website for show notes and other information wellnesswhilewalking@gmail.com Wellness While Walking on THREADS!   RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links) WALKING 8000 STEPS – NEW RESEARCH Association of Daily Step Patterns with Mortality in US Adults, JAMAnetwork.com Daily Step Count Could Influence Mortality Risk in US Adults, hcplive.com Walking 8,000 Steps Just 1-2 Days a Week Linked to Significant Health Benefits, medicalnewstoday.com Walking With Friends for Stress Relief Comedy Sketch LAURA CONELY AND URBAN PATHS Website Instagram Facebook Houston Chronicle Article About Laura and Her Work Telescoping Truck Pull  Birdie Safety Alarm Broaden and Build Theory of Positive Emotions       HOW TO SHARE WELLNESS WHILE WALKING Tell a friend or family member about Wellness While Walking, maybe while you're walking together or lamenting not feeling 100% Follow up with a quick text with more info, as noted below! (My favorite is pod.link/walking because it works with all the apps!) Screenshot a favorite episode playing on your phone and share to social media or to a friend via text or email! Wellness While Walking on Apple – click the up arrow to share with a friend via text or email, or share to social media Wellness While Walking on Spotify -- click the up arrow to share with a friend via text or email, or share to social media Use this universal link for any podcast app: pod.link/walking – give it to friends or share on social media Tell your pal about the Wellness While Walking website Thanks for listening and now for sharing! : )       DISCLAIMER Neither I nor many of my podcast guests are doctors or healthcare professionals of any kind, and nothing on this podcast or associated content should be considered medical advice. The information provided by Wellness While Walking Podcast and associated material, by Whole Life Workshop and by Bermuda Road Wellness LLC is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment, and before undertaking a new health care regimen, including walking.     Thanks for listening to Wellness While Walking, a walking podcast and a "best podcast for walking"!          

Who's Inspiring Impacts today? Ellen Drolette! Ellen Drolette is an appreciative educator and expert on early childhood education. Tune in as Ellen speaks with host Dr. Lindsey Godwin about the transformative impacts Appreciative Inquiry has on the mindsets and behaviors of early childhood teachers and students. Ellen breaks down how Appreciative Inquiry can help educators reframe and change negative behaviors and perspectives, from kids' biting habits to the dread you feel about Mondays. She emphasizes the power of using AI to dismantle and avoid negative self-fulfilling prophecies and even improve your interactions with co-teachers and parents. Ellen Drolette is a certified Appreciative Inquiry practitioner and has found innovative ways to work AI into the practices of early childhood education. She earned her certificate at Champlain College under the direction of Dr. Lindsey Godwin. Ellen brings nearly 30 years of experience to the early childhood field. Her enthusiasm and passion for working with young children and families are as enormous as her passion for working with early childhood teachers, directors, mentors, administrators, and the entire team of early childhood educators. Ellen's first book, Overcoming Teacher Burnout in Early Childhood: Strategies for Change, was published in 2018 by Redleaf Press and focuses on how early childhood professionals can battle burnout and low morale in the workplace. Episode Highlights: How Appreciative Inquiry guides her through difficult moments as an educator. Ways to integrate Appreciative Inquiry in early childhood education + examples of AI questions to ask young students. How to use Appreciative Inquiry at parent-teacher conferences. Understanding, reframing, and correcting children's behaviors, like biting, with Appreciative Inquiry. How to stop dreading Mondays. How to work more effectively with your co-teacher. Resources Mentioned: National Association for the Education of Young Children: https://www.naeyc.org The Joy of Appreciative Living by Jacqueline Bascobert Kelm: https://appreciativeliving.com/the-joy-of-appreciative-living Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dwek: https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1400062756/sociapsychn0f-20  Research on Growth Mindset: https://www.mindsetworks.com/science/ A summary of Barbara Fredrickson's Broaden-and-Build Theory of Positive Emotions: https://positivepsychology.com/broaden-build-theory/  Summary of Self-Fulfilling Prophecy and the Pygmalion Effect: https://www.simplypsychology.org/self-fulfilling-prophecy.html Inspiring Quotes: “Once you learn about Appreciative Inquiry, you can implement it so deeply in all of the different places of your life.” “I realized in that moment, it had nothing to do with the children. It had everything to do with me and my attitude and how I was showing up for that day… That really was very impactful for me.” “If you know your co-teacher's not a morning person, don't try to engage with them in the morning, but also, recognizing what is going well with that teacher… that can go a long way... when you say that you appreciate the way someone did something, it's so powerful.” What is Appreciative Inquiry? Appreciative Inquiry, sometimes referred to as “the other AI”, is one of the best kept secrets behind meaningful and lasting change at organizations. The AI approach is strength-based, meaning it focuses on identifying and leveraging successes to solve problems, rather than focusing on trying to fix individual failures. Did this episode inspire or impact you? Want to make an impact on us? If so, SHARE this episode with a friend, leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, and follow Inspiring Impacts wherever you listen to podcasts!

Did you know we have a thriving instinct, just like we have a survival instinct? It can best be described by Barbara Fredrickson's research on positive emotions and the Broaden and Build Theory. Listen in to hear how positive emotions can benefit our progress and thriving as an opposite reaction to simply surviving. Sponsors: Take 22% off your first order at iHerb.com with code LIVEFREE Commission a personalized song with Songfinch and take $20 off before May 14th using code LIVEFREE Join a retreat! livefreecreative.co/retreats Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Get one-on-one coaching with Miranda at Patreon.com/livefreecreative Buy More Than Enough on Amazon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Justin and I discuss:Justin Noppe's background and expertiseThe six positive emotions that contribute to happiness: joy, gratitude, serenity, interest, pride, and excitementThe role of Stoicism in emotional mastery and mindfulnessThe benefits of journaling and self-reflection for emotional growthThe power of anticipation in experiencing happinessHow to implement Stoic principles and practices in our daily livesThe importance of resilience and adapting to life's challengesThe relationship between physical health and emotional well-beingAbout Justin NoppéJustin is an expert in leadership development, specializing in helping leaders, founders, and managers of small, successful companies navigate their way from overwhelm to a life filled with excitement and capability. With his integrative approach, Justin empowers clients to become emotionally stable, productive, and more humane with their teams, ultimately transforming them into the effortless leaders they aspire to be.In our conversation, we delve into the learnability of leadership, discuss how to lead with social anxiety and examine the value of fostering positive emotions. We also touch on essential resources for anyone looking to develop their leadership skills further. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from Justin's wealth of knowledge and experience.Important Links:Justin's Website: https://thewayoftheleader.substack.com/Justin's Insight Timer Library: https://insighttimer.com/justinnoppeEnneagram: https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/The Broaden and Build Theory by Barbara Fredrickson: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3122271/

We have always understood that connecting with others is good for our soul. Today we are going to dive deeper into this and learn more about what is happening and why it is helpful. We will also explore something called the Broaden-and-Build Theory introduced by Barbara Fredrickson in 1998, and how we can use this concept to help us with creativity and resilience. This is part of the Secrets to Revitalizing Your Mind Series by Betty Norlin, one of our Ambassadors of Health. More information on her programs can be found on her website, www.bettynorlin.com We will explore: What the Vagus Nerve is, why it is important, and how we can strengthen it. What the broaden-and-build theory is, and who is known for introducing it. What the difference is between positive (happiness, interest, anticipation) and negative emotions  What psychological narrowing means and how it factors into our lives. The creative process, including focused and defocused attention.  Ways to improve our positivity based on this theory. Benefits we derive from being positive. 

We're revisiting our How to Thrive series co-hosted with positive psychotherapist Marie McLeod for Mental Health Month. This series first went to air in late 2021 - almost 12 months ago - while How to Thrive, the documentary, was still in production. It is now out in the world and showing in cinemas all over the country. "When we feel a moment of hope, pride, love, serenity, gratitude, inspiration... we actually open up and quite literally. We broaden our peripheral vision and expand our brain." In the 6th episode of our new weekly podcast series "How To Thrive," co-hosts Marie and Ellen explore the fifth "beam" of the BEACON model: Optimism. To recap, the first four beams are: Belonging, Engagement, Accountability, and Compassion. They are discussed in detail in the past 4 episodes of season 11. In each episode, Marie and Ellen talk about the science behind each beam and key you in on how each of these can help you thrive as they share practical applications and real-life experiences. In this exquisitely optimistic episode, Ellen and Marie talk about: How emotions impact our brain and therefore our behaviour Are some people more wired towards optimism than others? How we can rewire our brains for a more positive disposition How our brain is hardwired to broaden, build, and perform better with positive emotions The neurological benefits of optimism and why is it important to notice the moments that give us a jolt of joy Practical tips to increase your positive vs negative emotions ratio Your quest for this week: Create a "joy jar" by putting in a list of things that can help uplift your mood. You can enlist the help of your family, friends, or co-workers in this quest. The more ideas there are, the more opportunities there are to experience and share positive moments. Resources mentioned in this episode: Marie's website - needtoseesomeone.com and resources here. Charles Richard Snyder's Hope Theory Dr. Barbara Fredrickson's Broaden-and-Build Theory of Positive Emotions Seligman's PERMA+ Model - a foundational model in positive psychology Jimmy Rees' Meanwhile in Australia Want to become a Potential Psychology Podcast VIP? You can now become a special VIP member of the Potential Psychology Podcast community with access to bonus episodes - the first of which is now ready and waiting for you. Dr Mike Rucker, co-host of our most recent podcast series on Fun and Wellbeing, and I are discussing the importance of making time for fun and positive experiences in our workplaces with tips on better email and meeting management and the kind of workplace we need to really thrive. To join as a subscriber, at the tiny little cost of AU$5.99 a month head to https://anchor.fm/potentialpsychology/subscribe. I'm looking forward to seeing you in our inner sanctum. Feedback? We want to hear from you. Email podcast@potential.com.au Want to hear more? It's all at potential.com.au/podcast Check out our Potential Psychology YouTube Channel here --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/potentialpsychology/message

Curiosity is a powerful element of joy. There are two key constructs related to curiosity that we'll dive into in this episode because they are particularly powerful. These are intellectual humility and uncertainty tolerance. You can practice skills to build these constructs in your life, both of which not only build a more resilient brain and body, but enhance your joy and a deeper sense of connection with others. We'll talk about some obstacles that might stand in the way of these constructs along with five simple strategies to start building them in your daily life. The Invisible Gorilla Study: Take just a few minutes for this study before you listen to the episode (or pause the episode when prompted). Everything you need to know is in the 1:21 video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJG698U2Mvo. Simply count how many times the players wearing white pass the basketball.   KEY TAKEAWAYS: Intellectual humility describes the recognition that you might be wrong about the things you believe in. Building more intellectual humility is powerful. Individuals who score higher on intellectual humility also: Report improvements in wellbeing. Score higher on self-awareness assessments and are more tolerant of other perspectives. Are less likely to get fooled by misinformation. Are more likely to seek out opportunities to learn. In effect, intellectually humble folks actually tend to know more compared to folks who score lower on intellectual humility assessments. Uncertainty tolerance is the ability to tolerate (or not tolerate) uncertainty. There's a full spectrum within there. Two key pieces of uncertainty tolerance are places where we can skill-build: Increasing the amount of uncertainty we can handle How we react when we hit that limit and work to reduce the uncertainty Uncertainty tolerance, followed by coming to a healthy resolution of that uncertainty, is really good for your brain (and your stress resiliency!). Five simple strategies can be used to boost intellectual humility and uncertainty tolerance: Practice admitting you're wrong, at least once per day. Even if it's just to yourself (which can be a great place to start). Challenge your perceptions. Or, put another way, don't believe everything you think. Don't google every question. Sit with uncertainty and even try to explore answers to your question offline. Exercise. Exercise increases curiosity. Try heading outside for a walk for an even bigger boost. Act like a scientist. Try something new. Observe what happens. Apply what you learn. Bonus (but essential) strategy: Be gentle with yourself. We grow not through self-improvement, but from self-acceptance.   LINKS AND SOURCES MENTIONED: Join us at the Joy Lab Program Dr. Else Frenkel-Brunswik Dr. Barbara Fredrickson (Broaden and Build Theory and the Upward Spiral Theory) Your work reputation stays solid when you admit you're wrong More on the Invisible Gorilla Study (and Drs. Chabris and Simons) Curious kids: Study on rapid question asking Why asking questions is an essential skill for kids (and adults) Exercise and curiosity (along with other variables). Exercise and mental health resources from Natural Mental Health

#388   Die Broaden & Build Theory von Prof. Barbara L. Frederickson ist eine sehr zentrale in der positiven Psychologie und ein wichtiger Grundstein für das Thema der nächsten Folgen: Positive Emotionen.   BALANCE RETREAT: https://murielboettger.com/event/  stay in touch: www.murielboettger.com Mail: mb@murielboettger.com Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/doHve5  Instagram: @murielboettger

Joining us to talk about finding happiness in your workplace is Sarah Metcalfe. The founder of Happiness Coffee Consulting shares the importance of being happy at work to reduce workplace stress and perform better. She gives her top tips on simple things you can do to pursue happiness and share it with others. In a high-stress job like medicine, choose happiness and spread it.If you want to learn more about how and why we should be happy at work, tune in to this episode.Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:Get to know the positive effects of happiness and positivity in the workplace.Learn how results and relationships can help you be happy at work.Find out how you can be a leader who leads your team with happiness.Episode Highlights[05:18] Happiness in Purpose[08:16] Searching for Happiness at Work[13:49] The Difference Between Well-being and Happiness[16:39] Finding Happy Times[23:00] The Happiness Effect[29:41] Reflecting Happiness[35:43] Leading With Happiness[42:58] Choosing to Be Happy[49:53] Toxic Bosses[51:58] Sarah's Top Three Tips for Happiness in the WorkplaceResourcesSign up here for our FREE new mini video series for healthcare professionals about prioritizing, raising confidence and falling in love with what they do.More about Shawn AchorProfessor Jochen Menges Ted Talk on overwork and burnoutAdam Grant's Ted Talk on languishingNHS Trust Study on Happiness and Health OutcomesBroaden and Build Theory of Barbara FredricksonThe (Un)Happy Planet Index by Nic MarksGrab a copy of Sarah's Happiness at Work Cheat Sheet to create a happier and more successful organisation.Contact Sarah on LinkedIn | email Learn more about Happy Coffee Consulting on their websiteSign up and get the You Are Not a Frog downloadable CPD reflection formEnjoyed This Podcast?Write a review and share this with your friends.Connect With MeHave any questions? Contact Rachel through these platforms:LinkedIn: @Dr-Rachel-Morris Twitter: @DrRachelMorrisEmail: rachel@wildmonday.co.ukFind out more about our training here.Support the show

Talking Dr Fredrickson's Broaden and Build Theory and applying it to increasing capacity to deal with stuff that happens. Paul talking to himself in a, hopefully, non random way!  lovefly.co.uk FB Group 'Lovefly Overcome Fear of Flying' @loveflyhelp   Intro music 'Fearless' Daniel King

In this episode, Tangie describes the similarities between Barbara Frederickson's Broaden and Build Theory and Abraham Hick's Emotional Guidance Scale. Learn how to create positive momentum, get out of downward spirals and up yourself into an upward spiral of empowerment and creation. 

"When we feel a moment of hope, pride, love, serenity, gratitude, inspiration... we actually open up and quite literally. We broaden our peripheral vision and expand our brain."In the 6th episode of our new weekly podcast series "How To Thrive," co-hosts Marie and Ellen explore the fifth "beam" of the BEACON model: Optimism.To recap, the first four beams are: Belonging, Engagement, Accountability, and Compassion. They are discussed in detail in the past 4 episodes of season 11. In each episode, Marie and Ellen talk about the science behind each beam and key you in on how each of these can help you thrive as they share practical applications and real-life experiences.In this exquisitely optimistic episode, Ellen and Marie talk about:How emotions impact our brain and therefore our behaviourAre some people more wired towards optimism than others?How we can rewire our brains for a more positive dispositionHow our brain is hardwired to broaden, build, and perform better with positive emotionsThe neurological benefits of optimism and why is it important to notice the moments that give us a jolt of joyPractical tips to increase your positive vs negative emotions ratioYour quest for this week: Create a "joy jar" by putting in a list of things that can help uplift your mood. You can enlist the help of your family, friends, or co-workers in this quest. The more ideas there are, the more opportunities there are to experience and share positive moments.Resources mentioned in this episode:Marie's website - needtoseesomeone.com and resources here.Charles Richard Snyder's Hope TheoryDr. Barbara Fredrickson's Broaden-and-Build Theory of Positive EmotionsSeligman's PERMA+ Model - a foundational model in positive psychologyJimmy Rees' Meanwhile in AustraliaLittle Lessons for Leaders Masterclass: Creating Hard Stops on Meeting Creep and Zoom Gloom. Ellen's new online program for leaders grappling with hybrid teams in a post-COVID world is now open. Register here.Feedback? We want to hear from you. Email podcast@potential.com.auWant to hear more? It's all at potential.com.au/podcastCheck out our Potential Psychology YouTube Channel here

During this discussion, Lynn (CTRS, CPRP, director of Inclusive Recreation Resource Center) and I talked about a strengths approach, the core concepts of this in recreation therapy, how others can utilize this approach, and how to advocate for this approach in a medical-based facility. Continue your Learning on Topics Discussed:Strengths-Based Approach (8-minute video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BALni0nEmGM&t=82sBroaden and Build Theory: https://www.verywellmind.com/broaden-and-build-theory-4845903Tips to Shift into an Upward Spiral: https://positivepsychology.com/6-positive-emotion-exercises/Lynn's Recommendations:Therapeutic Recreation: A Strengths Approach (2 ed.): https://www.sagamorepub.com/products/Therapeutic-Recreation-A-Strengths-Approach-2nd The Greater Good (Berkeley): https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/Learn More:Website: https://www.cultivatethemoments.ca/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultivatethemomentsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/cultivatethemomentsPinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/CultivatethemomentsThank you for letting me share some ways to cultivate your moments. Be sure to follow along as I share more!

Broaden and Build Theory is from the work of Barbara Fredrickson and is a foundational piece in the work of coaching. John Kim (The Angry Therapist) and Noelle Cordeaux (CEO of JRNI Coaching) are teaming up to tackle the big world of positive psychology, meaning, and life coaching. Everything Life Coaching is brought to you by JRNI Coaching -- Meaningful education. Real people. No BS. Become a life coach, and make a bigger impact on the world around you! Music in this episode is by Keshco, used under a creative commons license.   The Everything Life Coaching Podcast is Produced and Audio Engineered by Amanda Meyncke.

Join Massimo and Phil Del Vecchio III, Director of Talent Management & Culture at JBS, expert in positive psychology, performance psychology, and flow theory, to discuss how leaders can help their teams flourish while producing their best work. Highlights from today's podcast include: What is Flow Theory and how to leverage it to help your team do their highest & best work, avoiding burnout, and high performance modes of thinking. Listen in as Massimo and Phil share tactics to help your team achieve flow, tools to help your team members determine what they enjoy most about their work, and understanding how optimism and generosity are a lucrative and necessary approach to life and business. Understand how to use the Broaden & Build Theory in your business; how abundance and sufficiency partnered with a like-minded network of people is central to high performing leaders Listen, Like, & Subscribe!

Hello and welcome to Brewing The 99 where we talk about all facets of the Magic: The Gathering’s Commander format. This episode we will give our thoughts about Kaldheim not just about the set feel, but the marketing WOTC has done.  We’re also bringing you our exclusive hot picks of the week, and a no stupid questions question brought on by last weeks episode.  And for our main topic we are going to be talking deck building theory using the 8x8 method, what we think about it and our own twist to it.  As always, we hope you stick around to hear what we have to say.Follow us on Twitter! @Brewingthe99Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brewingthe99/Follow us on Instagram: @brewingthe99Email us: brewingthe99@gmail.comVisit our website: http://www.brewingthe99.comWe are a member of the Podbelly Podcast Network (https://instagram.com/podbelly/).  Check out our show and other great podcasts on the network by going to http://www.podbelly.comCommander/EDH Official Rules, Ban list, FAQ, and more: https://mtgcommander.net

Remember that depending on your context, there may be better reflection and planning prompts. Depending on your context, you may find this incredibly helpful.And finally, depending on your context, this may be irrelevant as an exercise. Planning and envisioning a year ahead may mean you are in the position to dedicate yourself to growth, but don’t let this fool you: perhaps you are in a situation where just reharmonizing yourself is enough of a task.So, all that out of the way, let’s start with reflection prompts for 2020on average, what was your daily “happiness” for 2020?reflective happiness, what were your high points of 2020?reflective happiness, what were your low points of 2020?What was your expected pleasure of 2020?What was your unexpected pleasure of 2020?What was your best interaction of 2020?Broaden and Build Theory, how much did you play in 2020? How do you feel about that?Broaden and Build Theory, how much did you explore in 2020? How do you feel about that?Broaden and Build Theory, how much did you savour in 2020? How do you feel about that?Broaden and Build Theory, how much did you share in 2020? How do you feel about that?Prompts for 2021What do you want to turn up in 2021?What do you want to turn down in 2021?What do you want to introduce in 2021?What are the leading indicators (actionable things) that you will dial in this next year?“Habit rules the unreflecting herd.”― William WordsworthReferencesA worthwhile video on happiness Get on the email list at thoughtarchitecture.substack.com

During this episode Coaching Through Stories, host Dr. Eric Bean coaches us on how to effectively manage and eventually overcome a paralyzing pattern of behavior most people have: fear. Discover how you can look at fear from a totally different perspective—something that can lead to growth and joy rather than a feeling that’s triggered by danger, pain, or threats.   Episode Highlights: People are much more comfortable choosing the familiar over the unknown.  While fear is one of the seven universal emotions, it manifests behaviorally and psychologically in several different ways. Managing fear is a learned response. Generally, without the gift of experience, managing emotions comes down to space. It is necessary to create space in between the stimulus that’s creating the fear so you can choose your response. Developing the ability to create the space and measure and create your response is critical to high performance and will take some work. To change your relationship with fear, you need to get clarity on what you’re truly reacting to. The biggest fear of all is the idea that you can’t handle it. Part of changing your relationship with fear is shifting your mindset from one of threat to one of opportunity. Before you face your fears, examine them. Instead of focusing on the worst case scenario, ask yourself what the best case scenario is. You can practice engaging your fears by getting out of your comfort zone.   Three Key Points: To change your relationship with fear, you need to get clarity on what you’re truly reacting to. Part of changing your relationship with fear is shifting your mindset from one of threat to one of opportunity. You can practice engaging your fears by getting out of your comfort zone.   Resources Mentioned: HigherEchelon Inside Out (Pixar Film) The Gift of Fear: And Other Survival Signals That Protect Us from Violence by Gavin de Becker Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway by Susan Jeffers Challenge vs. Threat: The Effect of Appraisal Type on Resource Depletion by Erin N. Palmwood and Christine Mcbride Lazarus and Folkman’s Psychological Stress and Coping Theory Broaden-and-Build Theory of Positive Emotions by Barbara L. Fredrickson Google’s Study on Psychological Safety (Project Aristotle) Building a Pyschologically Safe Workplace by Amy Edmondson   Quotes: “Moving toward our fears could actually set us free. Unchecked, our fears would continue to quietly run over our life and steer us away from our goals, hopes, and dreams.” “To maximize our performance, we’ve gotta get better at creating the space." “Part of changing your relationship with fear is exposing the illogical catastrophizing that is triggering our situationally excessive fear response."

This is the second part of my conversation with Matt Alexander - Part 1 can be read/watched/listened to on my website, your favorite podcasting app, or on my YouTube Channel.In this piece, we talk about the thought processes that go into varying van builds as well as how to stay in touch with all of your friends and family who may be geographically distant from you.Shownotes for THIS episode: https://hollycpriestley.com/matt-alexander-part-2-van-build-theory--how-to-keep-in-touch-better/Support the Podcast:Venmo: https://venmo.com/Holly-PriestleyPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/hollycpriestleyFollow Me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hollycpriestley/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HollyCPriestley/Website: http://hollycpriestley.com/The Tools I Use to Produce This Podcast:Buzzsprout (Get $20 by using this link to set up your own Buzzsprout account: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=844573 )iMovieZoomAn old, refurbished MacBook Air I've owned for....at least 5 yearsCanva (Earn a Canva Credit by using this link to set up your own Canva account: https://www.canva.com/join/lsk-vdb-msf )--Basically, nothing special. I started creating this with the tools that were available to me and they're largely free to use. Photos Courtesy of Foll Exposures: http://www.follexposures.com/Intro & Outro Music: Wallpaper by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4604-wallpaper/License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/This description contains affiliate links. If you decide to make a purchase, I may receive a small kickback which helps to support the channel and bring you more content like this. Thanks!

In this episode, we talk about how negative and positive emotions each serve a purpose in our life. We briefly touch on what role negative emotions play and then shift our focus to how we can pursue more positive emotions to transform us into happier and healthier people! While negative emotions are important to help us survive (example: Flight or Flight response), they do narrow our focus and limit our ability to think creatively. Negative emotions can also cause physical stress and worry, which can weigh heavy on our mind and body. On the other hand, positive emotions broaden our focus. They expand our thoughts, increase our creativity, and help us find solutions. Jamie and Jules reference the Broaden and Build Theory of Positive Emotions, as well as, the Transforming Effect of Positive Emotion (an analogy used was the Domino Effect) by Barbara Frederickson. You will hear examples from research and real-life experiences that you can relate to and apply in your life right now! Sources: The Happiness Journey by Bob and Virginia Pothier Quote: "The presence of emotions like joy, happiness, love, and contentment can broaden our thoughts, build our resources, and ultimately transform us into better people with happier lives." Connect with us! Facebook: Jules Philippi Instagram: @philippifitness Facebook: Jamie Mae Schoepke Instagram: @jamie_schoepke Topic suggestions? Shoot us an email at wearepositiveonpurpose@gmail.com

Welcome to Episode 45. Nearly four months after the UK - where I live - went into lockdown due to Covid-19, and as last week more businesses, such as hairdressers and pubs, have been allowed to re-open and plans for the full re-opening of schools in September were announced, my levels of fear are higher than ever.  Higher, even, than when a global pandemic was declared and I realised this was serious. As more people resume their previous routines with some semblance of normality, I feel less in control of my own and my family’s safety on the rare occasions we need to venture into public enclosed spaces, such as shops and pharmacies, for essentials.  This fear, I know, is not something I am unique in experiencing, though everyone experiences it uniquely and at different levels. Fear is a powerful emotion.  It is one of the six basic emotions identified by Ekman in 1999 (1). It is an essential emotion as, without it, we would struggle to stay alive. We need fear to alert us to danger and elicit the so-called ‘fight or flight’ response. It can also, quite commonly, cause a ‘freeze’ response, where we are incapable of doing anything. I am not a virologist or epidemiologist, so I am not going to dispense advice or opinion in this podcast on what we should each be doing with regard to Covid-19.  This is also not the place for political debate.  I would like to, however, share some of the ways you can deal with your own levels of fear so it does not become debilitating to the point where you cannot do your job or look after yourself or your loved ones.  One way or another, we need to be able to continue to function, despite the current situation, despite the fear.  This is something I’ve been working at increasingly hard for some time now and perhaps you have, too.  I’d like to offer you some positive psychology tools to help, for you and your children, so you can not only continue to function, but thrive and flourish, despite the fear. In episodes 25 and 26 I mentioned the work of Barbara Fredrickson on positive emotions (2). According to her ‘broaden and build theory of positive emotions’, if we experience more positive than negative emotions, we can experience improved relationships, perceive and grab more opportunities, achieve more success in our personal and professional lives, and have more fun. We can experience ‘upward spirals of positive emotions’, where as a result of experiencing the ‘broaden and build’ benefits of positive emotions, we experience even more positive emotions, leading to more benefits, and so on.  Fear, of course, can be a positive emotion - think about the thrill of a fairground ride or a gripping thriller, for example (though of course those are not enjoyable thrills for everyone!). But in the context I started this episode with, of the global pandemic we are living with, for those of us that experience fear, we are experiencing it as a negative emotion. Positive psychology does not advocate eliminating negative emotions.  All emotions are valid and serve a purpose. But we can improve our lives by not letting those emotions take over and generating more positive emotions for ourselves to counteract the effects of those negative emotions. All of the interventions and activities I have mentioned in past episodes do this to some extent. Last week, I suggested self-kindness bingo, for example, as a way to do activities you enjoy for 30 days.  Last year, in episode 9, I shared the importance of gratitude for wellbeing. In other episodes we have explored savouring, curiosity, and a whole host of other wellbeing activities. So my message in this episode is a simple one: Explore wellbeing activities that will boost your positive emotions. Make a list of as many of these as possible that you can do within whatever level of risk you are prepared to take and is allowed where you live with current restrictions in place. And ensure you do as many of these activities every day, every week, as possible.  These won’t make the fear go away, but they will reduce the impact of the fear on your wellbeing by bombarding you with feel-good hormones and allowing you to experience all the benefits Barbara Fredrickson talks about. ------------------------- If you have found this episode useful, please give it a five star rating on iTunes to help it reach more people and please spread the word. Also, if you haven’t already, remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode. For Flourishing’s Sake is available on iTunes / Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and Deezer. The book, by the same name, came out on Kindle on 18th June and will be out on paperback on 21st August. You’ll find it on all major online book retailer sites.  It’s jam-packed with evidence-based strategies for whole school positive education with case study examples from a wide range of schools from around the world. So why not order your Kindle copy now, or pre-order your paperback so you’ll receive it as soon as it’s published? If you’d like to get in touch with questions or comments, or to contribute to a future episode, please contact me via Twitter at @FlourishingED.  You can also leave comments on individual episode pages right here at www.forflourishingssake.com (see bottom of this page). I look forward to hearing from you, and until next time, For Flourishing’s Sake, have a great week! References (1) Ekman, P. (1999) ‘Basic Emotions’, in Dalgleish, T. and Power, M. (eds) Handbook of Cognition and Emotion. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons Ltd., pp. 45–60. (2) 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), 218–226. https://doi.org/10.1037/0003-066x.56.3.218   Everyday Hero - 60 second version (Corporate, motivational, you tube, podcast) Music by Pond5

Welcome to episode 26 - I can’t believe we’ve been enjoying this weekly rendez-vous for exactly half a year already! Thank you for going on this journey with me.  Talking of journeys… I have just come back from Paris, where I spent two days teaching on the Positive Education module of the Anglia Ruskin University Masters’ in Applied Positive Psychology - the same Masters’ I graduated from last year and the same module I took as a student exactly two years ago.  The experience was surreal, awesome and - honestly - initially absolutely terrifying.  I loved being back in Paris, and although I was there for work, I wanted to make sure I could make the most of the experience, and that’s what today’s episode is about.  Although it was definitely hard work to teach at a level I hadn’t taught or trained at before, it was also an honour and a delight to teach a group of students that were very experienced and knowledgeable in Positive Education. I wanted to focus my attention on the experience itself and enjoy it as much as possible, which I did.  And I wanted to enjoy the beauty of Paris, a city I love, of the French language, which I grew up with and love, and of the mouth-wateringly delicious food I know I can always find in Paris. According to an article by Dr Davis in Psychology Today, “savoring just means that we attempt to fully feel, enjoy, and extend our positive experiences” and is “a great way to develop a long-lasting stream of positive thoughts and emotions”.  According to research by Dr Barbara Fredrickson(1), maximising our experience of positive emotions is important as these trigger “upward spirals” in wellbeing. So how do you go about triggering those positive emotions and increasing your wellbeing through savouring? One way to do it is by taking time to savour your food.  So often, when we are busy with work and life in general, we eat our meals without really thinking about the food, without taking the time to truly notice its tastes and textures, perhaps watching TV at the same time, or answering messages on our phones, or talking to colleagues about work-related matters.  We may even simply be mentally distracted by our busy minds.  Taking the time to savour a meal from time to time is a form of mindfulness.  One day this week, set out to do something different: For one of your meals, choose a food you haven’t eaten before and want to explore, or choose to eat one of your favourite foods.  Set some time aside for that meal and when you sit down with your food in front of you, before you start eating, look at the food.  Observe its colours, its smell, perhaps the way the steam rises off it if the food is hot.  Take in every visual and sensory detail before you start eating.  Then, with each mouthful, focus on its taste, texture and temperature.  Notice how these change as you chew, how each mouthful feels as you swallow it.  Notice how your hunger gradually reduces and how it feels to gradually be satiated.  After you have finished eating, reflect on the experience and how you feel in that moment - whether you feel comfortable, are still hungry or feel over-full, whether you feel energised or tired, and any other thoughts and feelings that may come up. You can extend this activity by photographing your food, as this allows you to reminisce about the experience later.  In fact, you can use this form of mindfulness through photography for all sorts of activities.  You can capture beautiful moments by stopping to take notice, snapping a photo and later reminiscing over those moments you preserved.  "Moules et Frites" in a Parisian Brasserie   View from the rooftop of the Galeries Lafayette   According to research (2), being able to savour and enjoy positive emotions derived from positive experiences improves wellbeing.  Additionally, savouring has been shown to protect against depression, even reducing the likelihood of negative events causing depression (3). Reminiscing and mindful photography have also been shown to improve mood (4,5). I hope you’ll give savouring a go, and of course this is a simple activity you can encourage your students to do, too.  If you try it, get in touch and let me know what impact this has on you or your students.  As always, I look forward to catching up with you next week and, until we speak again, For Flourishing’s Sake, have a great week!   References 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), 218–226. https://doi.org/10.1037/0003-066x.56.3.218 Bryant, F. B., Smart, C. M., & King, S. P. (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 Ford, J., Klibert, J. J., Tarantino, N., & Lamis, D. A. (2017). Savouring and Self-compassion as Protective Factors for Depression. Stress and Health, 33(2), 119–128. https://doi.org/10.1002/smi.2687 Bryant, F. B., Smart, C. M., & King, S. P. (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 Kurtz, J. L. (2015). Seeing through New Eyes: An Experimental Investigation of the Benefits of Photography. Journal of Basic & Applied Sciences, 11, 354–358. https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-5129.2015.11.51   Everyday Hero - 60 second version (Corporate, motivational, you tube, podcast) Music by Pond5

Czym jest pozytywność i do czego się przydaje? Czy doświadczanie pozytywności może zmienić życie na lepsze i poprawić jego jakość? Dlaczego psychologia pozytywna może mieć zastosowanie również w biznesie? Naukowych odpowiedzi na te pytania od ponad 20 lat poszukuje dr Barbara Fredrickson. Efektem jej badań jest teoria poszerzania umysłu i budowy zasobów osobistych (The Broaden-and-Build Theory of Positive Emotions). Zgodnie z nią pozytywne emocje nie tylko wywołują przyjemne samopoczucie, lecz także sprzyjają budowaniu trwałych zasobów: społecznych, psychologicznych, intelektualnych i fizycznych. To z kolei sprawia, że rosną nasze możliwości efektywnego radzenia sobie z problemami czy stresującymi sytuacjami.

The goal of this episode is to affirm our ability to “cultivate inspiration”, by looking at what inspires us and what inspire others. This episode #69 and the lesson plan are dedicated to Jeppe de Lange. The word “Inspiration” has its roots in the Latin word inspiratus – meaning to Breathe into – to inspire. What can we do to help us breathe into a crisis?  Exhale, (which we teach in Response) helps us breathe into a crisis. The Exhale creates a pause in action and can redirect our thoughts from one of panic to clarity and reason. The Pause and Exhale is done while asking “Am I safe?” This action encourages the intervener to take in the scene at hand and to also role model a calm, compassionate, and professional demeanor. The use of an Exhale can help motivate, encourage, and influence others – it is a form of Intentional Role Modeling. What is Intentional Role Modeling” Consciously acting in a manner that displays a specific behavior or action. Intention can be both benevolent and malicious, today we are working on benevolent Intentional Role Modeling. Benevolent acts can inspire us and others, making Intentional Role Modeling also Inspirational Role Modeling. Intentional Role Modeling with benevolence as the lead role modeled”. Inspiration is feeling engaged, uplifted, and motivated by someone or something you witnessed.   Positive Emotions help us build upon our engagement in daily life. At a baseline level, they motivate us to get up each morning and participate in life. Inspiration at its highest level, can be transformational. The “Broaden and Build Theory” was developed by Barbara Fredrickson’s in the late 1990’s and is commonly referred to in Positive Psychology. Positive Psychology is “the scientific study of what makes life most worth living.   Learn more about the Response Curriculum at http://www.responsetrainings.com

to the BoardRoom, our purpose is to help individuals, teams, and organizations understand and leverage the power of Mindset and Leadership to drive results and achieve sustainable performance excellence.     Dr. Amber Selking is the Mental Performance Consultant for Head Coach Brian Kelly and the Notre Dame Football team, and does speaking and training for sports teams and business organizations around the globe. She is an adjunct Professor in the Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame, where she teaches Strategic Human Resource Management. Prior to returning to graduate school, she worked in HR for a global manufacturing company, working at both the corporate and plant operation levels. Dr. Selking received her PhD in Applied Sport Psychology from the University of Missouri under Dr. Rick McGuire, her master’s degree in Sport and Performance Psychology from the University of Denver, and her bachelor’s degree in Management Consulting from the University of Notre Dame. At ND, Amber played soccer for the Fighting Irish before injury ended her career, after which she founded Notre Dame Christian Athletes(NDCA) in the ND Athletic Department. She currently resides in South Bend, Indiana, with her husband, Aaron, and their Doberman Pinscher, Rockne.    Leadership Principle  | EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS TO DELIVER EXCELLENCE. Mindset Principle  | Broaden & Build   Championship Leadership Training |  Lead In: Approach life and work in a“Yes, and…” kind of way this week & share with us the new opportunity, relationship, or insight that comes your way.  Lead Out: Share with(at least) three people strengths that you see in them, how you saw that strength be applied, and how it impacted the overall mission.     Please get on iTunes to rate us and write a review for us! We are excited to complimentarily share this content with our audience, and your rates and reviews will enable us to continue sharing quality content. Also, please share the podcast on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and any other social media that you use, so we can continue Building Championship Mindsets around the world!     Referenced Links:  Email me to schedule a speaking engagement!: amber@selkingperformance.com  Check out our TWO E-BOOKS!"A Dream Come True: the Buzz on Greatness" &https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=amber+selking"Winner's Circle"  Selking Performance Group(SPG) Website: www.selkingperformance.com  Check out all our social media platforms for more Mindset & Leadership development!  Follow SPG on Twitter: @ChampMindsets Check us out on Instagram: @selkingperformance  Like SPG on Facebook: Selking Performance Group  Email me to schedule a speaking engagement!: amber@selkingperformance.com    Referenced Authors: Barbara Fredrickson Tom Rath Marcus Buckingham   Referenced Model: “Broaden and Build Theory of Positive Emotion” by Barbara Fredrickson    Referenced Resources: “Live Yes, and…”with Travis Thomas

In episode 58 of Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things, we are back with our Wednesday segment where I chat with psychologists and other experts on the science of personal growth.  This month features positive psychologist Lisa Avery with this episode answering the question, how do I articulate my emotions and is it possible to be happy all the time?  Lisa will talk about how to recognize, label and express your emotions and the importance of journaling to reach a happier state of mind.  Enjoy this interesting and informative conversation and be sure to check out some of the things mentioned in the show: Discovering Your Best Possible Self Exercise The Broaden and Build Theory of Positive Emotions VIA Character Strengths Survey

On today’s episode of Trend Following Radio Michael Covel interviews Barbara Fredrickson. Barbara is a professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is the Kenan Distinguished Professor of Psychology, and the Principal Investigator of the Positive Emotions and Psychophysiology Lab at the University of North Carolina. She is a social psychologist that conducts research in emotions and positive psychology. Her main work is related to her Broaden-and-Build Theory of Positive Emotions which suggests that positive emotions lead to novel, expansive or exploratory behavior, and that over time these actions lead to meaningful long term resources such as knowledge and social relationships.The podcast starts with Michael asking, “When did this fascination start with you?” Barbara explains that she has had a curiosity with emotional behavior all her life, but it was in college when she realized that almost all research was centered around negative emotions. She began being influenced by evolutionary science, neurosciences, and behavioral changes that occur with emotions. She sees her job as figuring out why positive emotions matter, and why they are important. All emotions have specific action tendencies whether negative or positive. She believes that positive emotions broaden our horizons and negative emotions have values that are much more narrow and specific. Positive emotions bring awareness. They help us become better versions of ourselves. Barbara goes on to explain that it’s not the intensity of positive emotions that are important, it’s the frequency. They are like waves, they arrive and then dissipate. Positive emotions don’t typically have as powerful of moments as negative emotions and that is why Barbara believes they have eluded the interest of scientists for so long.Michael then brings up Barbara’s work with “the undoing effect.” Barbara expands on this hypothesis by saying, “It first started when other scientists looked at the physiological signature of emotions.” The undoing effect counters the current notion that negative emotions have a signature and positive ones do not. The study showed that positive emotions actually act as reset buttons to your negative emotions. Lastly, Barbara helps listeners look at love through the lens of an emotions scientist. She explains that when we share positive emotions with multiple people it is more effective than when we experience that same emotion individually. She also points out that love is made up of micro moments of positive experiences rather than long lasting ongoing experiences. In this episode of Trend Following Radio: Inner-experiences and well being The undoing effect Positive negative ratio The body’s definition of love Depression The idea of soul mates Emotional connections