Dashboard

Long term supports 

Adjust NOW, no less than a 7 in state of resourcefulness/happiness/peace (never let a low energy mood stay in place, why not?  When you think you have to stay feeling that way... )  A zero tolerance policy (except in absolute emergency

       Energy, happiness, peacefulness 

Stop! - Whatever you're doing, whatever you're thinking that is causing it.

              Change physiology/move

              Change your focus

                     Repeat your "coping statements"

    

PHYSIOLOGY - Move body (clapping, bouncing) until feel energy, sing/shout, loud rhythmic music

               Posture, big smile

                   Power clench fists

               Relaxation, breathing right then

               Rest only if actually tired (or designated nap is fine)

               Cold shower, hot shower

FOCUS:

    Mind inputs - All is well, I'm alright no major physical threat

Enhancers -

    Drink water (big bunch)

    Exercise (at least move until "pumped")

    Healthy 150 calorie snack

    Great nutrition, no sugars

    Meditate, counting down relaxation

FILLER-UPPERS

     Write down 3 things grateful for (review your gratefulness list)

Short-medium

     Listen to tapes - inspiring seminars

                            -

Medium

     Inspiring - movies, books, church,

     Humor

     Be around inspiring and/or supportive and/or positve people and/or high energy people

     Plan a fun activity

     Talk it over with a supportive aware person

     Assure adequate sleep

LONG TERM SUPPORTS

The world works.  There is plenty of stuff that is available for me to harvest.

Life works.

I can create virtually all I want.

Accept reality.  Shit happens (but I'm still ok and I'll add more good in.

Memorize 10 -20things you are grateful for

Every morning/evening programming ritual

Rejuvenation days

Journal writing daily

Have a coach and/or counselor

Getting in excellent shape physically

No bad beliefs allowed to persist

TOOLS

   Reminder system 

      CDs -

Have music available:

NamePurposeType

Missy Elliot, Under Construction – masterpiece, hip hop with soulEnergize

TitoPuente, Dance Mania – mambo anthemsEnergize

James Brown, Live At the Apollo - SoulEnergize

Chicago Symphony conducted by Fritz Reiner, Rossini: OverturesEnergize

Chic, Dance, Dance, Dance: the Best of Chic, discoEnergize

Stan Getz and Joao Gilberto, Getz/GilbertoCalming

Dusty Springfield, Dusty in Memphis, soulCalming

Roxy Music, Avalon soul, calm, cool, and deeply romanticCalming

Salif Keita, Moffou. Luminous sound, mesmerizing voiceCalming

Yo-yo Ma, J.S.Bach: The Six Unaccompanied Cello SuitesCalming

Soul of Chant – Benedictine MonksCalmingChanting

Nature Quest – Classics for RelaxationRelax

Enya – Shepherd MoonCalming

Chariots of Fire - VangelisInspiration

Celine Dion, Let’s Talk About LoveLoving

Have a page of CDs to refer to: 

      Reminders of rational thinking

      Statements about yourself

      Self esteem

Affirmations

Counter negative thinking tape

Inspiration

Reminders of rational thinking

Statements about yourself

Self esteem statements

Power statements

I know I’ll be ok

Tape for when you’re down

A relaxation tape - light

A deep relaxation tape

A “going to a peaceful place” visualization tape

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THE HAPPINESS DASHBOARD

DRIVING YOUR HAPPINESS ON PURPOSE RIGHT NOW

THE HAPPINESS ROBBERS

THE DETECTOR:  CAUSES OF UNHAPPINESS

Detect, then stop completely

Inadequate sleep, lethargic behavior

Complaints - Correct to zero

Blaming - Self, someone else

TV news, tragedies having nothing to do with you

TV watching arguing, violence,

Sugar downs

Alcohol downs

Not moving, slouching