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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nThe three types of happiness*<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
*except to be sciencey this is called \u201csubjective well-being” <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Preparing for a recent lecture on happiness, I learned that researchers in positive psychology divide happiness into three sources of subjective well-being. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Why is that so fantastic? Well, imagine this crap scenario: There is only one successful path to happiness, and it\u2019s inaccessible to you. Wow, you would be\u2026 well, SOL. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Here is a summary of the types, examples, and causes. (Adapted from: http:\/\/noba.to\/qnw7g32t<\/a>) <\/p>\n\n\n When I saw this table, I noted the parallels with self-care. Just like there is no one way to do self-care, there is no one way to pursue happiness! <\/p>\n\n\n\n This breakdown explains how we need to target our self-care to particular forms of well-being and, at the same time, why certain forms of self-care are less effective for us than others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For example, I outlined how I fit self-care into daily life in a recent post. I included my why for a lot of those choices. Sharp eyes might have noticed that many of my choices are designed to limit specific negative experiences (anger, being rushed, anxiety). I was doing less, at that moment in my life, to experience positive emotions. This was a conscious choice to prioritize reducing negative affect as a base for my wellness. I\u2019ve since moved into a phase where I am focusing more on experiencing positive emotions (calm, joy, excitement, contentment). I\u2019ve noticed this allows me to be more grateful for what I have – my life satisfaction feels higher too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Looking at these forms of happiness, do you think it might be helpful to prioritize one over the others, with your self-care? <\/p>\n\n\n\n I am involved in lots of cool opportunities that deserve a little plug! First, I\u2019ll be part of the JCCAP Future Directions Forum<\/a> in July in Regina, SK. If you are an early career researcher in psychology, check it out. We are planning a lot of cool self-care and work\/life balance-related content. Second, RESOLVE SK and USask are cohosting a continuing education opportunity for mental health clinicians<\/a> to build capacity in Indigenous intercultural competence. I\u2019ve been learning from and working with an Indigenous Advisory Committee on this project and it\u2019s been deeply meaningful. Still practicing rest here – I recently read a novel that was so good I easily worked in multiple 15-min breaks in my work day to wind down and read some. (Darynda Jones\u2019 A Bad Day for Sunshine<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n Last, I have been experimenting with the mantra, \u201cJust because I can do it, doesn\u2019t mean I should.<\/strong>\u201d My brain loves presenting many fantastic ideas, which is great but also a starting point for doing too many things. I am practicing allowing the ideas to flow through me without committing to them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In self-care solidarity, <\/p>\n\n\n\n P. S. There will be a mail out coming soon just for grad students about the potential launch of something just for you. Stay tuned!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Giving us three ways to aim our self-care! Plus a few plugs for some upcoming opportunities and a lesson about not always following our brain. 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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nWhat does this mean for self-care?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What else is new around here?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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