Free Resources
Mindfulness
Mindfulness is a purposeful, non-judgmental focus of attention to the present moment. A way of being in the world.
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Meditation
Meditation is the formal and informal practices of focusing one’s attention. It is the practices that you do which support a more mindful way of being in the world.
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The Art of Journaling
Journaling reduces negative intrusive emotions by allowing a deeper connection with thoughts, feelings, and behavior.
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Tips to get started journaling
Self-compassion, Inner child, Connection, Coping Journal Prompts
Create a Wall of Positivity
A wall of positivity is simply a wall that displays images, quotes, affirmations, and whatever inspires you to give a visual focus for your life.
Chalkboard Wall: Create a chalkboard wall using a pot of chalkboard paint. Once it’s dry, you can write and draw on your wall using erasable chalkboard pens. This way, you can keep your ideas and quotes fresh based on what inspires you.
Gallery Wall: A gallery wall consists of a collection of framed images or quotes arranged artfully. Create a gallery wall where you will see it often.
Poetry Wall: Create a wall of inspirational poems and quotes from your favorite authors. Try writing by using your best handwriting or learn calligraphy to make your wall even more personal.
Affirmations Wall: Put your favorite affirmations on the wall instead of just saying them out loud. Create your own affirmation or research others that are meaningful to you.
12 Days of Kindness
There are three major benefits of showing kindness to others for 12 days:
To lift your mood and increase the joy in your life;
To form the habit of being kind;
To cause others to mirror your kindness which will cause it to spread.
Choose any 12 days out of the month to perform a kind act for someone. This can be anyone such as a family member, neighbor, co-worker, or even a stranger. Decide what kind act you will do and get started!
SUGGESTIONS FOR KIND ACTS: Offer your service for free, babysit for a single parent, pay for someone in line with you, donate to a shelter or pantry, leave a kind note, give a gift that gives back.
Positive Psych Strategies
Must-Reads
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The Miracle Morning 6 Habits that will transform your life before 8am by Hal Elrod
Atomic Habits by James Clear
The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg
The 5 am Club by Robin Sharma
The One Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan
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Sapiens: A brief history of Mankind by Yuval Noah Harari
12 Rules of Life by Jordan Peterson
Grow Rich with The Power of your Subconscious Mind by Dr. Joseph Murphy
Mindset Changing the Way You Think by Carol Dweck
Resilient by Rick Hanson
Learned Optimism by Martin Seligman
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How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
How to Talk to Anyone by Lowndes
Essentialism by Greg McKeown
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Man’s Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl
Who do you want to be by Alina Shahnazarid
Ikigai by Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles
The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari by Robin Sharma
Everything is F ucked by Mark Manson
The Subtle Art of not Giving A F by Mark Manson
Chasing Failure by Ryan Leak
Bend, Not Break: A Life in Two Worlds by Ping Fu
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Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker
Additional Positive Psychology Resources
Caitlyn Casson
Expand Positive Movement
MOVEMENT/WELLNESS
Expand Positive Movement is an integrative wellbeing experience blending the holistic practices of movement, breathing and meditation with evidence-based, positive psychology interventions. Expand is home to an On Demand Movement Platform, Corporate Wellness Programs and International Retreats.
Rev. Lisa Caughman Payne
LeeLee Life Lessons
COACHING
Lisa is a spiritual empath, whose journey of self-integration from childhood trauma and surviving stage IV colon cancer serves as a beacon of hope for others. As a wellbeing coach, spiritual advisor, ADL Minister and Oracle card reader, Lisa gently gives strength to your inner voice so you can embrace your own resilience.
Sydney Hitchcock
Mindset and Getit
COACHING
Sydney Hitchcock, founder of Mindset It and Get It, is passionate about helping people take their personal and professional life to the next level. Visit the website to learn more about interactive workshops and 1:1 coaching.
Kiran offers one-on-one coaching services to support growth and development. She, along with her clients, work together to determine where they are currently, where they want to be, and where they are stuck. She assists with clarifying goals, developing actionable steps, and unleashing the greatest strengths to accelerate growth.
Kiran Athwal
Ray of Light Coaching
COACHING