Wellbeing Life Hacks
Wellbeing Life Hacks are simple evidence-based ways to build wellbeing and are accessible to everyone! Built around a wellbeing model of PERMAH, each Wellbeing Life Hack will build a different component of wellbeing: Positive Emotions, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, Accomplishment, and Health.
Designed with a variety of learning styles in mind, they are designed to introduce a skill in 2 minutes. They can be learned anywhere – at home, with family, on a commute, in common workspaces, in a meeting, through everyday conversation, just about anywhere!
Life Hack #14: Nasal Breathing
Breathing is one of those amazing process that’s both in and out of our conscious control. Research suggest it may be helpful for us to be a bit more intentional.
Life Hack #13: Assume Positive Intent
When we don’t know the motives or intentions of others, our brains tend to create negative stories. It takes work to assume positive intent, but research shows it can be helpful to us both personally and socially.
Life Hack #12: Gratitude Texts
Every action of kindness we take can help to make this world a kinder place. Sending gratitude texts is a simple way to do that. You might make this a daily habit.
Life Hack #11: Color Coding Your Calendar
Have you ever looked at your calendar and become overwhelmed? Our brains like things to be simple and organized. One way to ease the mental clutter is by color coding.
Life Hack #10: 5 Minute Favor
The 5 Minute Favor is intentionally taking 5 minutes out of your day to do something that will benefit someone else. Building this as a daily habit is a simple and effective way to build relationships and to help others.
Life Hack #9: Mindful at Mealtime
Pay attention to what you’re eating, The result is a richer awareness of how your food choices make you feel – both physically and mentally, ultimately enhancing your overall wellbeing.
Life Hack #8: Awe Walk
Adopt curiosity like a child as you embrace the wonders of nature by taking an “awe walk”! In whatever way works for you, carve out time to intentionally engage with nature, simply for the purpose of being in awe.