Q & A | DR SUZY GREEN

Moderator Jenny Steadman

WORKSHOP 2: THE SCIENCE AND ART OF FINDING JOY IN EVERYDAY LIFE

with Dr Suzy Green, leader in the fields of Coaching Psychology and Positive Psychology; CEO & Founder, The Positivity Institute

Workshop Outline
“Know that joy is rarer, more difficult, and more beautiful than sadness. Once you make this all-important discovery, you must embrace joy as a moral obligation.” André Gide

This workshop will provide an overview of the science behind the positive emotion of joy including the psychological benefits of consciously cultivating joy, sharing joy in other’s successes and the potential dark side of too much joy. A highly informative and experiential session that will help you spark joy at work and in life.

Content:

• What is joy? Scientifically speaking. Joy as a Positive Emotion - one of Fredrickson’s 10 positive emotions
• Why the conscious cultivation of joy? eg overcoming the negativity bias, creating a healthy mood
• Joy and Mindfulness - A snapshot of savouring & gratitude
• Joy and Others? Sympathetic Joy and Active Constructive Responding - taking joy in others joy/happiness - freudefraude rather than schadenfreude
• The dark and intense side of joy and acedia - the ultimate protection against vulnerability - and joy!
• Sparking Joy - Creating a joy portfolio - reference to “bringing joy into focus” eg joy and photography

THE POWER OF POSITIVE RITUALS & POSITIVE ENERGY MANAGEMENT FOR PERFORMANCE & WELLBEING

Energy management is foundational to resilience, wellbeing and performance. Explore the key components of energy management, strategies for enhancement of energy including meditation, exercise, diet and sleep, and the importance of the creation of daily and weekly positive rituals. Make a difference in your life by committing to one action that will enhance positive energy.

Dr Suzy Green, leader in the fields of Coaching Psychology and Positive Psychology; CEO & Founder, The Positivity Institute