ARCHIVE - Chelsea H's blog

ARCHIVE - A Beautiful Day

Chelsea H — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 12:32:00 -0800

“A Beautiful Day”

My beautiful day was yesterday. It was the first Saturday in a long time that I didn’t have school, work, or any plans. I tried to think of a bunch of simple and relaxing things I could do that would still incorporate Seligman’s definition of the ‘full life’. This was the plan I came up with, however, I provided the flexibility to change plans if necessary.

ARCHIVE - EMP

Chelsea H — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 23:03:32 -0800

EMP Experience

My thoughts before going to the EMP were excitement but nervousness for a new experience. I wasn’t sure what to expect, I had never been before. I wasn’t sure how to handle the assignment or if I really understood what I was supposed to do with it. I have had a stressful month so regardless I was looking forward to going to Seattle and getting away from it all.

ARCHIVE - Forgiveness

Chelsea H — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 22:52:37 -0800

Forgiveness

Pyramid Model of Forgiveness (Worthington):

1) Recall the Hurt:

ARCHIVE - The Resilience Factor

Chelsea H — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 22:48:39 -0800

The Resilience Factor by Karen Reivich and Andrew Shatte was eye-opening. I am apparently not as resilient as I once thought. I took the tests expecting to pass with flying colors but unfortunately I ranked well below average. I have overcome so much in my life that I thought that meant I was resilient but the definition of resilient is also different than I once thought. On page 26 the author says that, “resilience is a mind-set that enables you to seek out new experiences and to view your life as a work in progress.” After taking the tests I am realize that this is something that I need to strive for.

ARCHIVE - 3 Blessings and gratitude letter

Chelsea H — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 14:40:16 -0800

Three Blessings

I tried to come up with global, personal, and specific blessing for each day. There were specific blessing that came up every day. I am always thankful for my family and my sobriety, with out those two things there may not be much else to be thankful for.

The activity of coming up with blessing each day was helpful and a great experience, one that I plan to continue. However, as far as producing positive dreams… I struggled. The past couple weeks have been really tough as I have been working through a loss of a close friend. I dreamt about that almost every night because although I tried to focus on positive thoughts my thoughts deep down won the battle.

ARCHIVE - Activity One and Two

Chelsea H — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 22:49:31 -0800

Activity One: Elevator Ride Going Up:

The first activity I chose to lift my mood is exercise. Exercise makes me feel good while I am doing it and that positive feeling stays with me. I decided to incorporate an exercise routine for my mornings. I am so happy that I did it! What a wonderful start to my day. This has served as a way to focus my mind and my energy in the morning. I decided to jog on my treadmill for 20 minutes and listen to music while doing it. It was really hard to wake up and get myself to do it. I was motivated by knowing I was going to have to write this paper and now the jogging has become routine. I noticed that I am more relaxed during the day and I am generally happier with myself when I exercise. I plan to continue this routine.

ARCHIVE - Compton Book

Chelsea H — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 22:48:28 -0800

“An Introduction to Positive Psychology”

William C. Compton

“The future is not a place we are going to, but one we are creating. The paths are not to be found but made, and the activity of making them changes both the maker and the destination.” (Unknown author). To me this quote is the essence of the books message. It is a message that is both encouraging and inspiring. No one is a victim of circumstance or of their past because we all have the ability to overcome and create the “good life” for ourselves. This book takes an in-depth look at positive emotions; techniques that promote positive emotions, what areas of our life positive emotions influence, and how positive emotions are incorporated into a person’s life satisfaction.