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100

 Happiness derived from our favorite food

  1. increases as we eat more and more without limit 

  2. does not go away for many days

  3. does not result in desire to come back to it again and again

  4. is actually pleasure  

What is 4

100

This is why the farmer lost his happiness and peace in the story of 99 gold coins:

  1. Gratitude to the King 

  2. Lack of ambition before finding the gold coins 

  3. Greed 

  4. 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: 

  1. Mindfulness - being aware of every moment

  2. Meditation - Silence of Mind

  3. High level of expectations from yourself and others

  4. 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: 

  1. Hardwiring for happiness is impossible 

  2. The brain is like velcro for negative experiences and teflon for positive ones

  3. Negativity bias means we react intensely to bad news compared to good new

  4. 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.

  1. Forget the good others have done to me

  2. Forget the bad others have done to me

  3. Fugetaboutit!

  4. Forget the bad I have done to others

What is “2”?

200

Out of these options, this is what Swami tells us to remember.

  1. Remember the good that I have done for others

  2. Remember the Titans

  3. Remember the good others have done to me

  4. 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

Which of the ways is not actionable to do on a daily basis:

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: 

  1. Do not hold back when you feel you want to lash out a verbal complaint towards a person, situation or yourself. 

  2. Embrace and practice at least one act of self-discipline each day.

  3. Find an outlet for effectively using your natural talent, ability or strength.  

  4. 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:

  1. A conscious decision to choose happiness each day is not helpful to be happy 

  2. Happy people are not held hostage by their circumstances

  3. Happy people seek happiness in people and possessions

  4. 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?

  1. Selflessness results in happiness whereas selfishness gives temporary pleasure 

  2. Gambling and substance abuse result in everlasting pleasure

  3. True happiness is felt when drunk and high

  4. Pleasure is mediated by the neurotransmitter serotonin

What is 1. 

400

This statement cannot be true:  

  1. People who choose happiness could become happy, if they try

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 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:

  1. I have expectations from other persons

  2. I have ego and get offended  

  3. I do not see positive in everything  

  4. Any of  the above 

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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