Happiness
Practices
Relationship
Practices
Misc
100
Happiness derived from our favorite food
increases as we eat more and more without limit
does not go away for many days
does not result in desire to come back to it again and again
is actually pleasure
What is 4
100
This is why the farmer lost his happiness and peace in the story of 99 gold coins:
Gratitude to the King
Lack of ambition before finding the gold coins
Greed
Contentment
What is 3 : Greed
100
Swami says that when you remember the harm done by others to you, you always plan to take what?
What is revenge?
100
Bronnie Ware, the author of The Top Five Regrets Of The Dying, noticed a theme that came up in patients at the end of their lives: She writes: Many did not realize until the end that happiness is a choice
Lfe is a choice. It is YOUR life. Choose consciously, choose wisely, choose honestly.
Choose _____________
What is Happiness
100
The secret to Happiness is as simple as doing all of the following except:
Mindfulness - being aware of every moment
Meditation - Silence of Mind
High level of expectations from yourself and others
Staying connected to God - thinking of God and thanking God
What is No 3
200
Bronnie Ware, the author of The Top Five Regrets Of The Dying, noticed a theme that came up in patients at the end of their lives:
Many did not realize until the end that happiness is a choice …Life is a choice. It is YOUR life. Choose consciously, choose wisely, choose honestly.
Choose THIS _____________
What is Happiness
200
Which of the following is NOT true:
Hardwiring for happiness is impossible
The brain is like velcro for negative experiences and teflon for positive ones
Negativity bias means we react intensely to bad news compared to good new
Negativity bias triggers us to form stronger bad memories than good ones
What is 1.
200
Out of these options, this is what Swami tells us to forget.
Forget the good others have done to me
Forget the bad others have done to me
Fugetaboutit!
Forget the bad I have done to others
What is “2”?
200
Out of these options, this is what Swami tells us to remember.
Remember the good that I have done for others
Remember the Titans
Remember the good others have done to me
Remember the bad others have done to me
What is “3”?
200
This is a word to describe remembering the good that others do for us
What is gratitude?
300
The following research statements seem to be true except:
1. "People who cultivate a positive mind-set perform better in the face of challenge," Harvard Business Review in 2012.
2.Brain-scanning studies on French monk Matthieu Ricard found that when he was practicing loving-kindness meditation, his brain produced gamma waves "never reported before in the neuroscience literature."
3. Being kind, compassionate or loving cannot bring happiness
4.Cultivating thankfulness and gratitude is a scientifically-backed way to increase happiness, and it's firmly within your control to choose to be more grateful.
What is 3
300
What is Move closer to work
300
18. The only factor over which we have control in the Happiness formula is THIS: Explain
Denominator
Numerator
Denominator
300
The following does NOT have any ingredients for the recipe for Happiness:
Do not hold back when you feel you want to lash out a verbal complaint towards a person, situation or yourself.
Embrace and practice at least one act of self-discipline each day.
Find an outlet for effectively using your natural talent, ability or strength.
Accept everything that happens as a part of a bigger and wonderful plan of God
BONUS Q: True or False (Explain the answer): If you feel you are connected to God, you can continuously experience Happiness.
What is 1.
What is True Statement
300
Abraham Lincoln said: “Most people are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.”
The message of this quote is THIS:
A conscious decision to choose happiness each day is not helpful to be happy
Happy people are not held hostage by their circumstances
Happy people seek happiness in people and possessions
Simply knowing that happiness is a choice is enough
What is No. 2
400
Which of the following is true regarding sensory pleasure and true happiness?
Selflessness results in happiness whereas selfishness gives temporary pleasure
Gambling and substance abuse result in everlasting pleasure
True happiness is felt when drunk and high
Pleasure is mediated by the neurotransmitter serotonin
What is 1.
400
This statement cannot be true:
People who choose happiness could become happy, if they try
Meditation shifts brain activity from the right frontal area associated with depression, anxiety, and worry to the left, associated with feelings of happiness, excitement, joy, and alertness
A 2011 Michigan State University study found that workers who smiled as a result of positive thoughts exhibited improved mood. Fake smiling, on the other hand, resulted in worse mood and withdrawal from work.
External objects give true happiness; and more is better.
What is 4
400
A. This is why Cleveland Cavaliers fans were angry with Lebron James – their __________________ were not met.
B. True or False: The Cleveland Cavaliers won an NBA title sooner than Lebron James did after he left for the Miami Heat
A. What are expectations?
B. What is False
400
The affirmation tells us that I do this for the Lord, not for THIS
What is Reward
400
1. Nelson Mandela called THIS a powerful weapon, that can “liberate the soul.”
2. Nelson Mandela compared this to “drinking poison and then hoping it will kill your enemies.”
1. What is Forgiveness
2. What is Resentment
500
Which one you think applies to you which will be a big challenge but will make you more happy
Each student to pick one step
500
17. The formula for happiness in the context of the desire is THIS:
Bonus Q: State the formula in a sentence format in your words
What is:
HAPPINESS =Number of desires/Total number of desires
Less desires, more happiness; More desires more chances of lack of happiness as it is proportional to unfulfilled desires
500
Another person has power and control over my happiness if:
I have expectations from other persons
I have ego and get offended
I do not see positive in everything
Any of the above
son
What is 4
500
Lebron James said that he was not on the side of pride, but that he was on the side of THIS
What is Progress
500
1. Doing THIS will not help if one wants to be happy:
1.Count your blessings 2. Carry a smile
3. Treat others as they deserved to be treated
4. Be always mindful of the conscious decision to remain happy throughout the day
Bonus: True or False (Explain): If you are not attached to the results of your actions, you are going to be unhappy.
1. What is 3
Bonus: False