The document discusses the science of positive psychology and how it can benefit well-being. Positive psychology focuses on human thriving rather than pathology, examining what makes people happy and healthy. Practicing positive psychology strategies like maintaining a healthy lifestyle, cultivating optimism, using emotional intelligence, focusing on strengths, and nurturing relationships has been shown to increase brain function, mood, energy, health, creativity and lower disease risk. The author offers a free coaching session and resources to help readers incorporate these strategies into their daily lives for long-term wellness and happiness.

1. THE SCIENCE OF
POSITIVE
PSYCHOLOGY
What is it and what’s in it forYOU?
My own Challenges
It has changed my life and wellbeing
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2. The Science of
Positive Psychology
•Old Psychology:
Depression, Dysfunction, Disease
•1990’s: Martin Seligman, President of APA*
What makes people thrive?
What makes people happy?
What makes people happy?
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3. The Science of
Positive Psychology & Happiness
WIIFM?
• Increases your BRAIN cells
• Improves your mood & decreases Stress
• Increases your Energy
• Improves your Health & Wellness
• Increases Creativity & Problem solving
• Reduces your Disease Risks
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4. The Science of
Positive Psychology
The science of positive psychology
proves that positivity and happiness effects
our mind, body & emotions
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5. The Science of
Positive Psychology
It’s more than just
putting on a happy face!
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6. The Science of
Positive Psychology
• What CEO’s Know......
• Change is H-A-R-D!
• Having a coach is Good
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• Most coaches have coaches.
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7. Do You Qualify to be Coached?
Key to Coaching and Personal Success
Motivation......
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8. How Coaching Helps Us
Make Changes We Want
A certified coaching professional is trained to listen and
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You set aside some quiet time to really focus on the
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The Coaching Process includes weekly “Check In”s
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obstacles along the road to success
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9. The Science of
Positive Psychology
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1. A list of the most popular and important books on Positive
Psychology
2. Jan issue of my newsletter “Positivity Pays”
3. How to Chart your own Positivity daily, weekly or monthly.
3/1 ratio: A measurement tool.
4. The 7 Secrets Strategies to Increase Your Positivity: The Manual
• Daily steps you can do at home and at work to increase positivity and
happiness
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11. The Science of Positive
Psychology
Researchers have shown that, based on studies
and surveys of happy, flourishing people,
here are the
7 SECRET SUCCESSFUL STRATEGIES
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12. The Science of
Positive Psychology
1. A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
What you eat
How you move
How you manage emotions
+++Add 14 years to your life
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13. The Science of
Positive Psychology
“YOU NEED 3 POSITIVE EMOTIONS
FOR EVERY NEGATIVE ONE”
Barabara Freidrickson, The Positivity Ratio
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14. The Science of
Positive Psychology
“YOU NEED 3 POSITIVE EMOTIONS
FOR EVERY NEGATIVE ONE”
Barabara Freidrickson, The Positivity Ratio
1.BE POSITIVE & OPTIMISTIC
• See the glass as half full, not half empty
• Have a higher than 3:1 Postivity Ratio
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15. The Science of
Positive Psychology
3. Use Emotional Intelligence
• Manage your stress
• Meditate/Breathe!
• Take Positivity breaks
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16. The Science of
Positive Psychology
4. Focus on your Personal Strengths
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17. The Science of
Positive Psychology
4. Focus on your Personal Strengths
Discover your 24 strengths
Utilizing your top 5 to 7 strengths
will make your life easier & happier
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18. The Science of
Positive Psychology
5. Use these “Golden Traits”
often
Savor
Appreciate
Gratitude
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19. The Science of
Positive Psychology
6. “Pay It Forward”
Count your Blessings
and Do Good
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20. The Science of
Positive Psychology
7. Value your Relationships
Social Connections Count!
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21. The 7 PROVEN Secrets of Positive Psychology
to create a long and happy life
1. Live a Healthy Lifestyle
2. Be optimistic, have high Positivity Ratios
• Use Your Emotional Intelligence. Breathe.
Meditate. Be mindful
3. Know and Use Your Top Personal Strengths
4. Be Appreciative, Savor Life , show Gratitude
5. Know and practice the habit: Pay It Forward
6. Value Your Relationships
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22. The Science of
Positive Psychology
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•Discover your positivity ratio
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23. Put on your Coat of
Happiness
Have a Positively Happy and Prosperous
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THANK YOU!
NANCY LAYTHAM
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