1. Harnessing Empathy, Self-Respect, & Hope PSY 220

2. What is Empathy? Seeing and feeling things from another persons viewpoint Avoiding instant judgments The beauty of forgiveness Empathy can improve a persons physical psychological well- being

3. Applying Empathy to Daily Life Open your eyes to another persons feelings and understandings Don’t make instant judgments Forgive and forget and move on Allow empathy to develop your life

4. What is Self-Respect? Forming a self- concept The significance of self-esteem Learning humility

5. Applying Self-Respect to Daily Life Generating my self-concept Finding an equilibrium between high and low self-esteem Learning to be modest Practicing self-forgetfulness

6. What is Hope? Recognize your aims Reinforce your willpower and waypower Hopefulness is key

7. Applying Hope to Daily Life Set objectives and visualize success Grow willpower and waypower Learn from the history Become more positive in the face of difficulty

8. Empathy, Self-Respect, & Hope Working Together All 3 of the subjects discussed are significant issues in emerging a more positive viewpoint on life. Obstacles may arise, but it’s vital to work through any difficulties and continue on towards your final objective. We are proficient of anything, and by trusting in ourselves we allow ourselves to accomplish victory.

9. References Bolt, M. (2004). Pursuing human strengths: A positive psychology guide. NY: Worth Publishing. “Empathy” Image retrieved on August 7, 2009 from http://www.thebegavalley.org.au/16757.html http://www.thebegavalley.org.au/16757.html “Forgive” Image retrieved on August 9, 2009 from http://www.afrayedknot.com/ http://www.afrayedknot.com/ “Self-Respect” Image retrieved on August 9, 2009 from http://www.drtomfish.com/self-esteem.htm http://www.drtomfish.com/self-esteem.htm “Hope” Image retrieved on August 9, 2009 from http://mediaenvironment.wordpress.com/ http://mediaenvironment.wordpress.com/