What makes you really happy and what do you value most in life? Positive psychology is the scientific study of how people and organisations are enabled to realise their potential optimally. If our brains are in a positive state, we are more productive and accurate.
Our happiness is not only the result of our DNA and our environment, but also of the choices we make every day. Learn in this interactive session what you can do to create a happier life for yourself.
During the expert session, BjornAtterstam initiates interactive engagements by asking participants to rate their happiness levels on the Mentimeter app and share personal insights using the chat function. He uses the app for diagnostic questions throughout the session.
Additionally, he encourages participants to consider the positivity-negativity balance in their lives and prioritize happiness-boosting practices. Bjorn shares practical tips for enhancing happiness through gratitude journaling, expressing appreciation, and nurturing relationships.
Engaging in intentional activities that uplift your mood and increase positive emotions, such as keeping a gratitude journal or expressing appreciation to colleagues, can significantly improve your overall happiness and well-being.
Recognizing the impact of our negativity bias and striving for a higher positivity ratio in personal and professional relationships can lead to better coping mechanisms for dealing with stress and improved work environments.
Focusing on what brings meaning and purpose to your life, whether it be deep connections with loved ones, serving others, or working towards a grand vision, can contribute to overall happiness and well-being by providing a sense of accomplishment and fulfillment.
In this expert session, Bjorn Atterstam starts by proposing an experiment where participants put a smile on their faces for 30 seconds, explaining that it can release happiness chemicals in the brain. Bjorn then proceeds by sharing his background and introducing the topic of positive psychology, which focuses on enhancing well-being and increasing happiness for individuals and organizations.
He emphasizes the significance of happiness as a universal theme and encourages participants to assess their current level of happiness using a 1-10 scale, which they can share on the Mentimeter app for further discussion.
Bjorn delves deeper into positive psychology by discussing its emphasis on optimizing the lives of already functioning individuals instead of traditional psychology's focus on treating illness. He then uses the Mentimeter app to ask participants about the importance of happiness in their own lives.
The core aspects and findings of positive psychology are explored further, starting with the genetic and environmental factors influencing happiness, where genetics account for approximately 50%, and life circumstances account for only around 10%. Bjorn encourages participants to reflect on personal practices that uplift their mood and increase positive emotions.
Additionally, Bjorn introduces the concept of positive emotions, emphasizing it's not just about feeling happy but also experiencing various positive emotions like gratitude, joyfulness, or pride. He provides examples showcasing how a positive mood can lead to improved performance in various situations.
Five specific factors that influence happiness and well-being will be explored, focusing on the psychological aspects rather than physical wellness factors. These factors include engagement, relationships, meaning, and accomplishments.
Bjorn shares an intriguing study demonstrating how positive experiences help us cope with stress more effectively and emphasizes the significance of nurturing strong relationships for overall happiness and well-being.
Bjorn concludes the session by discussing the importance of finding meaning and purpose in life, represented by the letter 'M' in the Perma acronym. He encourages everyone to reflect on their lives and consider what brings them meaning and purpose.
Practical tips for enhancing happiness include keeping a gratitude journal or expressing appreciation more frequently to deepen connections with others.
Throughout the session, Bjorn shares valuable insights into positive psychology, offering participants practical suggestions for improving their overall well-being and happiness. He emphasizes the significance of intentional acts that uplift moods, focusing on personal strengths, nurturing relationships, and finding meaning and purpose in life.
It is interactive, and the block above says exactly how for this session. Nobody has to speak up who does not want to: the chat and the polls carry most of it, and the questions can come in anonymously.
What makes you really happy and what do you value most in life? Positive psychology is the scientific study of how people and organisations are enabled to realise their potential optimally. It is built for a general working audience: no prior knowledge is assumed, and people who already know the subject get the research and the practical side rather than an introduction.
Björn Atterstam is one of the experts we auditioned ourselves, and we produce every session so we see how each one lands. Participants rate this session 4.0 out of 5, across 105 responses, and rate Björn personally 4.2 out of 5.
It runs 45 min / 15 min: the talk, then live questions. All you do is pick a date. We brief Björn, produce the session, host and moderate it, run the Q&A, and send you the report within an hour of the end.
A team, a department, an employee network or every single employee at once, with no cap and no per-seat price. It runs inside your own Microsoft Teams, Zoom or Google Meet, or on a branded page we build. No integration, no login, no company device or e-mail.
The session is delivered in English. You can add high accuracy live subtitles in 8, 16 or 24 languages, so everyone follows in their own. That is a paid option, priced by the number of languages you need.
No, and that is by design. There is nothing to install, nothing to integrate and no connection to your systems, so there is nothing for IT to validate: we join your own Teams, Zoom or Meet as a guest speaker, or we host a page and your people open a link. No software, no accounts, and no data of yours that we can reach. It is why hundreds of companies, among them some of the largest technology and financial firms in the world, were able to start within a day.
We never receive or hold personal data about your employees. Because the session runs in your own environment, attendance and identity stay with you, and what we report back is aggregated: numbers, ratings and survey answers, not people. That is also why IT approval usually takes minutes rather than weeks.
You keep the recording and can share it internally. You also get attendance over time, participant ratings for the content and the speaker, the survey answers, and the topics your people asked for next.
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