Interdisciplinary Psychology:

          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.

“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.