In a society where we are conditioned to focus on developing or eliminating our weaknesses, positive psychology suggests an additional perspective.
What if we put our main focus on developing the things we are naturally good at?
Research suggests that focusing on our strengths dramatically increases engagement at work and ultimately improves effectiveness.
What’s in it for you?
- Understand the concept of positive psychology
- Discover ways of measuring our strengths
- Learn how to develop these strengths
- Create a personal action plan for a happier life
Agenda
(14.00 – 14.45)
1. Positive psychology and the concept of happiness
- What is positive psychology?
- Happiness: the goal we rarely talk about
- What research tells us
2. Assessing your own strengths
- How can we assess our strengths
- Working with a positive psychology coach
- Understanding self-coaching
3. Developing your strengths
- Looking for opportunities
- Recognising what we already have
- ‘If it’s to be, it’s up to me’
4. Taking action to achieve greater happiness
- Drawing up a life plan
- Taking back control
