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SUCCESS Introduction and Guide
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SUCCESS Module 1 - Positivity
- Positivity – Theoretical Background – Positive Emotions
- Positivity – Theoretical Background – BBT
- Positivity – Theoretical Background – Expressing Gratitude
- Positivity – Theoretical Background – Mindsets
- Positivity – Theoretical Background – Positive Connections
- Positivity – Theoretical Background – Flow
- Positivity – Theoretical Background – Workplace Research Findings of Positivity
- Positivity – Theoretical Background – References
- Positivity Short Quiz
- Positivity – Beginner Lesson Plans
- Positivity – Intermediate Lesson Plans
- Positivity – Advanced Lesson Plans
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SUCCESS Module 2 - Character Strengths
- Character Strengths – Theoretical Background – Introduction
- Character Strengths – Theoretical Background – Classification of Character Strengths
- Character Strengths – Theoretical Background – Research Findings Relating to Employability & Workplace Outcomes
- Character Strengths – Theoretical Background – The Principles of Strengths-Based Practice
- Character Strengths – Theoretical Background – References
- Character Strengths Quiz
- Character Strengths – Beginner Lesson Plans
- Character Strengths – Intermediate Lesson Plans
- Character Strengths – Advanced Lesson Plans
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SUCCESS Module 3 - Resilience
- Resilience – Theoretical Background – Introduction
- Resilience – Theoretical Background – The Seven Key Ingredients of Resilience
- Resilience – Theoretical Background – Characteristics of a Resilient Person
- Resilience – Theoretical Background – Research Findings Relating to Employability & Workplace Outcomes
- Resilience – Theoretical Background – Research Findings Relating to Employability & Workplace Outcomes (Cont.)
- Resilience – Theoretical Background – Research on Broaden & Build Theory
- Resilience – Theoretical Background – References
- Resilience Short Quiz
- Resilience – Beginner Lesson Plans
- Resilience – Intermediate Lesson Plans
- Resilience – Advanced Lesson Plans
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SUCCESS Module 4 - Meaning of Life
- Meaning of Life – Theoretical Background – Introduction
- Meaning of Life – Theoretical Background – The Person-Specific Nature of Meaning
- Meaning of Life – Theoretical Background – The Benefits of Meaning Making
- Meaning of Life – Theoretical Background – Research Findings Relating to Employability & Workplace Outcomes
- Meaning of Life – Theoretical Background – Finding Balance Between The Personal & Professional Life
- Meaning of Life – Theoretical Background – Finding & Developing Meaning
- Meaning of Life – Theoretical Background – Using Mindfulness to Develop Meaning
- Meaning of Life – Theoretical Background – References
- Meaning of Life Quiz
- Meaning of Life – Beginner Lesson Plans
- Meaning of Life – Intermediate Lesson Plans
- Meaning of Life – Advanced Lesson Plans
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Complete SUCCESS Guide
Meaning of Life – Theoretical Background – The Benefits of Meaning Making
The Benefits of Meaning Making
According to the results of relevant research, the meaning of life seems to have a crucial role in maintaining the psychological health of people. Surveys have demonstrated that receiving something positive from life experiences and finding positive points and benefits even in difficult situations, leads the individuals in experiencing more positive emotions (Folkman, 1997· Folkman, & Moscowitz, 2000). Also, finding a positive meaning in important life events, has been associated with long-term psychological well-being and health (Davis, Nolen-Hoeksema & Larson, 1998).
In particular, Fredrickson (2000) argues that finding a positive meaning in life, is perhaps the main indirect way to generate and cultivate positive emotions (Fredrickson, 2000). In this context, people can find positive meaning in their daily lives by reframing negative situations and approaching them in a more positive way (positive reappraisal), giving positive value to mere daily events, and finally, setting and achieving realistic goals (Folkman, 1997; Fredrickson, 2000).
Surveys of recent years have found that finding meaning in life is negatively correlated with: depression (Robak & Griffin, 2000· Westgate, 1996), with reports of negative psychological symptoms (Kassetal, 1991· Yalom, 1980), with loneliness (Bodevik & Skogstad, 2000), with social isolation (Maddi, 1967), with her of death (Bolt, 1985· Moody, 1989) with feeling of despair (Grygielsky, 1984). In addition, it has been found that experiencing life meaning, functions as a way for better stress management (regulation; Newcomb & Harlow, 1986).
Respectively, the meaning of life has been found to be positively correlated with: psychological well-being (Compton, 2000· Debats, 1996· Deormeaux, 2000· Labelleetal, 2001· Reker, Peacok, & Wong, 1987· Scannel, Allen & Burton, 2002· Shek, 1992· Underhill, 1991· Zika & Chaubercain, 1992), with life satisfaction (Hutzell, 1984· King & Napa, 1998), with a positive world sight (Molcar & Stuempfig, 1998), with death acceptance (Blazer, 1973), with positive self-image and self-esteem (Reker, 1977), with physical health and psychological adaptation (Debats, Drost & Hausen, 1995· Sappington, Bryant & Oden, 1990) and with strategies to tackle the crisis (Auhagen, 2000). With regard to personality features, the meaning in life has been found to be negatively correlated with “psychoticism” and “neuroticism” (Pilecka, 1985), while positively correlated with extraversion (Pearson & Seffield, 1974, 1989), with the emotional stability, maturity, conscience, self-esteem, and responsibility (Shaughnessy & Evans, 1987).
Summarizing, it seems that the meaning in life is related to those personality traits that make the person more functional in its everyday life, offer a push to find pleasure in life and to better adapt to difficult situations that may occurred.