The purpose of this assignment is to apply Positive Psychology factors to your life. You will conducting a personal experiment. You will begin by taking a pre-test (see below). Then, you will choose one practice (Gratitiude, Meaning, or MIndfulness) and do it daily while keeping a journal (the journal could be notes on your phone or an actual diary). You will do this practice for at least 2 weeks (14 days). Then you will take a post test (the same test as before). The paper will consist of your research into each of the practices. You will then discuss why you chose the practice you chose. You will then provide the scores of the pre and post tests. Then you will discuss your findings. Please read below for more specifics.
After a minimum of 14 days, retake the Oxford_Happiness_Questionnaire.pdf Oxford_Happiness_Questionnaire.pdf – Alternative Formats
You will research and discuss the following aspects of positive psychology in your own life:
Gratitude,
Meaning,
Mindfulness
3. Developing a practice:
Choose a variable.
5. Answer the following to document your personal experiment:
- Compare your scores (without needing to reveal what they are if you are uncomfortable).
- Was there a difference in the scores?
- Was practicing gratitude. meaning, or mindfulness a good experience? Why or why not?
- Provide a sample of your journal (you can share as much as you want)
- Did you have any insights from this practice? Did you learn something about yourself?
- Will you continue the practice? Why? Why not?
There are excellent sites available for research and for taking inventories that can help you evaluate yourself for further insights. Check out the Authentic Happiness Center website from the University of Pennsylvania.