Hope to Flourish: How to Build a H.A.P.P.Y. L.I.F.E.
Weekly small-group meeting format:
- 20 minutes: What went well lately? Pass this question around the circle. This might be progress that you made toward the goal you mentioned the week prior. If you are new or did not make progress toward last week’s goal, you might share about something that kindles a feeling a gratitude in you.
- 20 minutes: Someone shares for a few minutes about something they learned about and/or something they tried that relates to a value, strength, or goal that matters to them. They also bring a question to pass around the circle that invites other members to reflect on the topic. Whoever brings the topic concludes by asking for someone to volunteer (this can count as a goal) to bring the topic for next week.
- 20 minutes: What is a goal you would like to work on? Pass this question around the circle.
Hope to Flourish organizational guidelines:
- The only requirement for membership is a desire to flourish.
- Our primary purpose is the help the person who is still languishing.
Each element of Hope to Flourish is meant to elevate positive mental wellbeing:
- Strengths – Character Strengths and Well-Being/Happiness
- Values – The Power of Affirming Your Values
- Conversation – Conversation quantity and quality are related to well-being
- Gratitude – Gratitude Really Is Good for You. Here’s What the Science Shows.
- Wellbeing Practices – Happiness can be learnt, but you have to work at it
- Hope – The science of hope: More than wishful thinking
All are welcome to Hope to Flourish Circles!
Current chapters:
Telegraph Mill 330 S 21st St., Lincoln, NE 68510 on Sunday’s from 1:30-2:30pm. Look for the Positivity Matters sign.
Second Life, a free virtual forum, on 1st Saturdays of the month from 8am-9am Central at this location.
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