A Compendium of Positive Psycholgy Exercises


Description

A Practical Guide to Positive Psychology Exercises for Everyone

This guide has been developed as an accessible, practical, and informative resource for anyone interested in improving their personal wellbeing, developing a more positive mindset, building emotional resilience, strengthening relationships, and living a more meaningful and fulfilling life.

The principles, techniques, and exercises presented in this guide draw upon established concepts and research within the field of positive psychology. They are intended to translate psychological knowledge into practical activities that individuals can explore, understand, and apply in everyday life.

No previous knowledge of psychology, professional qualifications, or specialised training is required to benefit from this guide. Whether you are an individual seeking personal growth, a student, educator, parent, employee, leader, coach, mentor, or simply someone curious about improving your quality of life, this guide offers practical tools and reflective exercises that can be adapted to your circumstances, needs, interests, and aspirations.

Content
  • Disclaimer
  • Introduction
  • The PERMA Framework
  • Exercise 1. Three Good Things
  • Exercise 2. The Gratitude Letter and Visit
  • Exercise 3. Savouring a Positive Experience
  • Exercise 4. The Awe Walk
  • Exercise 5. Identify Your Signature Strengths
  • Exercise 6. Use a Signature Strength in a New Way
  • Exercise 7. The Strengths Success Story
  • Exercise 8. Strengths Spotting in Others
  • Exercise 9. Best Possible Self
  • Exercise 10. Hope Mapping
  • Exercise 11. The Resilience Resource Map
  • Exercise 12. Self Compassion Break
  • Exercise 13. Active Constructive Responding
  • Exercise 14. Intentional Acts of Kindness
  • Exercise 15. Loving Kindness Meditation
  • Exercise 16. The Personal Values Compass
  • Exercise 17. The Legacy Letter
  • Exercise 18. Meaningful Work Mapping
  • Exercise 19. Flow Mapping
  • Exercise 20. The Progress and Accomplishment Journal
  • PERMA application matrix for the 20 exercises
  • How to apply the matrix in coaching
  • Deploying the exercises within a coaching process
  • Epilogue
  • Curated references
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: Forever