Take Risks Often Start Small 50/50 Prepare One half of knowing what you want in life is knowing what you are willing to give up to get it

A need is a lack of something desirable or useful. When a need exists, it creates a ‘drive’ (motivation) to change, or meet the need. Satisfied needs do not motivate, it’s only the unsatisfied need that motivates.

Self-actualization is the instinctual need of humans to make the most of their abilities and to strive to be the best they can. Self-actualized people: They embrace the facts and realities of the world (including themselves) rather than denying or avoiding them. They are spontaneous in their ideas and actions. They are creative. They are interested in solving problems; this often includes the problems of others. Solving these problems is often a key focus in their lives. They feel a closeness to other people, and generally appreciate life. They have a system of morality that is fully internalized and independent of external authority. They have discernment and are able to view all things in an objective manner. In short, self-actualization is reaching one's fullest potential.

Increasing Self-Actualization Experience life fully Trust your judgment Choose growth Recognize defenses Are these valid things to do?

Goals Purpose Meaning Direction Growth Enrichment Fulfillment Sense of Achievement Internal Locus of control Physical Financial Spiritual Career Family Mental Social

Goal Setting 1. They must be your own. 2. They can’t be in conflict with your value system 3. Goals need to be specific and written down. 4. Start with short range goals. 5. They must be realistic and attainable. 6. Goals should contain specific dime deadlines.

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Happiness What is happiness? Myths Not an illusion Marriage Gender Age Wealth

Traits Shared by Happy People Self-Esteem Optimism Control Other Ways to be happy A pleasant life A good life A meaningful life

Obituary Activity If you were to die today, what would be said about your life? Name_____ Age_____ (Name) died this morning of… Was a member of… Survivors include… Goal in life was to be… Friends and family will remember them for… Greatest contribution was in the area of… Greatest dream that wasn’t fulfilled was… Body will be… This inscription will be on their tombstone… Memorial donations may be sent to…