1. Your Psychological and Spiritual Well-Being

2. 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
Sleep
Disorders and strategies to improve sleep

3. Practicing Positive Psychology
Self-Compassion Emotional intelligence Know Yourself Meet your needs Self-Esteem Happiness Optimism Moods Humor Autonomy

4. 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

5. 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

6. Major Focuses Of Positive Psychology
Focus Area
Examples
Positive Emotions
Hope
Trust
Positive Traits
Wisdom
Courage
Positive Institutions
Strong Families
Democracy 6

7. Components Of Positive Psychology
AUTONOMY
SELF-COMPASSION
HUMOR
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
MOODS
KNOW
YOURSELF
OPTIMISM
YOUR NEEDS
HAPPINESS
SELF-ESTEEM
Positive
Psychology

8. Practicing Positive Psychology
Self-Compassion
Self-Compassion Emotional intelligence Know Yourself Meet your needs Self-Esteem Happiness Optimism Moods Humor Autonomy

9. Practicing Positive Psychology
Emotional
Intelligence
Self-Compassion Emotional intelligence Know Yourself Meet your needs Self-Esteem Happiness Optimism Moods Humor Autonomy

10. 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

11. Emotional Intelligence Can Be Learned
Emotional Competencies That Benefit Students
Focus on clear, manageable goals
Identify emotions
Understand emotions
Avoid relying on ‘gut’ feelings

12. Practicing Positive Psychology
Self-Compassion Emotional
Intelligence Know
Meet your needs Self-Esteem Happiness Optimism Moods Humor Autonomy
Know Yourself

13. Practicing Positive Psychology
Self-Compassion Emotional intelligence Know Yourself
Meet needs Self-Esteem Happiness Optimism Moods Humor Autonomy
Meet Your Needs

14. Emotional Needs Are Important Too

15. Practicing Positive Psychology
Self-Compassion Emotional intelligence Know Yourself Meet
your needs Happiness Optimism Moods Humor Autonomy
Boost Self-Esteem

16. Self-Esteem Develops Over Time
Techniques For Developing Self-Esteem
Develop habit of positive thinking and talking
Fight off negative thoughts
Practice positive affirmations

17. Practicing Positive Psychology
Self-Compassion Emotional intelligence Know Yourself Meet your needs Self-Esteem Optimism Happiness
Moods Humor Autonomy
Pursue Happiness

18. 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

19. Where Does Happiness Come From?

20. The Happiest College Students Have:
Rich and fulfilling social lives
Romantic relationships
Rewarding friendships
And, they spend less time alone than other students

21. Practicing Positive Psychology
Self-Compassion Emotional intelligence Know Yourself Meet your needs Self-Esteem Happi-ness Optimism
Moods Humor Autonomy
Choose Optimism

22. Practice Optimism Over Pessimism
Protects from disease
Allows adaptation in adversity
Reduces depression
Pessimism
Response to adversity may
involve destructive behaviors
Avoid taking steps to improve
outcomes

23. Practicing Positive Psychology
Self-Compassion Emotional intelligence Know Yourself Meet your needs Self-Esteem Happiness Optimism Manage Moods Humor Autonomy
Manage
Moods

24. Practicing Positive Psychology
Self-Compassion Emotional intelligence Know Yourself Meet your needs Self-Esteem Happiness Optimism Moods Humor Autonomy
Use Humor

25. Practicing Positive Psychology
Self-Compassion Emotional intelligence Know Yourself Meet your needs Self-Esteem Happiness Optimism Moods Humor Autonomy
Practice Autonomy

26. 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

27. Spiritual Health – Identify Your Life Purpose
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

28. 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

29. Find Wisdom Through 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

30. Seven Ways To Enhance Spiritual Life1.
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

31. 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

32. 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

33. 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

34. 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
Treatment
Therapy
Medication