Happiness and Well Being Course

No cover page is needed and 1 paragraph… For the next week you will practice “Best Possible Self.” Sometimes our goals in life can be elusive. But research suggests that building optimism about the future can motivate people to work toward that desired future and thus make it more likely to become a reality. To complete the activity, follow the instructions below. 1. Click here to access the exercise. (Links to an external site.) 2. Scroll down to “how to Do It” and read the instructions on how to complete the exercise. NOTE: This is a two-week long activity. 3. Every day this week, carve out 15 minutes and follow instructions listed on the webpage. 4. Next week, your discussion activity includes elaborating on your experience with the practice. You will discuss this exercise next week. Some examples of things to consider for your discussion posts are: What did you like/dislike about the exercise? Was it helpful? Did you learn something new? Did you notice any changes in your mood throughout the week? Is this practice something that you will see yourself continuing later, why or why not? How do you think this exercise could be improved? https://ggia.berkeley.edu/practice/best_possible_self