Joy | Gratitude | Amusement | Awe | Pride | Hope | Love | Inspiration | Serenity | Interest
10 common positive emotions
Joy
Happiness, elation and pleasure.
Gratitude
Appreciation for the good things in our lives.
Amusement
Feeling of enjoyment, lightheartedness and playfulness.
Awe
Feeling of wonder and amazement.
Pride
Feeling satisfied in our own abilities or achievements.
Hope
Feeling positive and optimistic about the future, even in the face of challenges or uncertainty.
Love
A deep and powerful emotional connection with someone or something.
Inspiration
Feeling energised and ready to do things.
Serenity
A feeling of calm peace and tranquility in the present moment.
Interest
Feeling curious, engaged and keen.
Things you can do to tune your emotions
Create a positivity treasure chest
Create a positivity treasure chest
Create a positivity treasure chest
Start a collection of things that will help you remember positive moments in your life or help you take notice of a positive emotion. This might be a collection of photographs that help you feel joyful... a collection of symbols of love.... a list of things that inspire you... it's up to you!
Remember to look through your treasures if you need a lift.
Emotions are data
Create a positivity treasure chest
Create a positivity treasure chest
“Feelings are data, not directives.” - Prof. Susan David
Our emotions teach us things but we do not need to follow their instructions. Between feeling our emotion and taking action there is a pause...
We can learn how to listen to our emotions and ask why we feel the way we do before we react.
Positive emotions are contagious
Create a positivity treasure chest
Positive emotions are contagious
Laughter is contagious, so is kindness and so on...and so on.
When we focus on the positive things we help those around us see what's good too.
Try spreading a sprinkle of positivity and see what happens.
Things you can do to exercise your values
Mindfulness
Celebrate the good stuff
Celebrate the good stuff
Taking notice and slowing down helps you to feel calm and relaxed. Enjoy small moments. Take in the beauty of the world around you. Take a break and enjoy a few deep breaths.
Mindfulness – Mindfulness is about being present and aware without judgement. Learning how to be mindful can help you create a sense of peace for yourself.
Celebrate the good stuff
Celebrate the good stuff
Celebrate the good stuff
Take the time to notice when things are good, celebrate the moment, share and enjoy.
Our brains are wired to respond to reward. Reward yourself for small things done well.
Practice gratitude
Celebrate the good stuff
Practice gratitude
Take a few moments each day to think about the good things in your life. Can you think of three things each day that you are grateful for?
Keep a gratitude journal. Start small.
What is gratitude and why is it so important?
Meditate
Celebrate the good stuff
Practice gratitude
Everyone can learn to meditate and it is more simple than you think.
Learn more about resilience
Resilient Kids
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Resilient Kids
Helping kids build resilience.
We can all support the young people around us to grow resilience.
Create safe settings for them to try new things and celebrate progress not just success.
Support them to connect with others and take part in things.
Help them set their own goals and reflect on how they are doing.
Bounce Back
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Resilient Kids
"Success is walking from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm" - Winston Churchill.
We can all learn to bounce back or even forward from challenges.
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An online gym where you’ll find tools and inspiration to build your emotional muscles so you’re better equipped to navigate life’s ups and downs.
Being You
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“Today you are you, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is youer than you.” - Dr. Seuss.
Self discovery is different for everyone. Find some tips here to help you on your journey
Break O'Day Live4LifE
Improving Youth Mental HeAlth in our community
Live4Life is the only mental health education and youth suicide prevention model designed specifically for rural and regional communities.
Live4Life communities deliver Teen and accredited Youth Mental Health First Aid training in schools and the wider community, create local partnerships to lead conversations about mental health that reduce stigma, and promote young leaders as mental health ambassadors.
Find out more
Live4Life Break O’Day launched in April 2023. This exciting program is being coordinated by the Fingal Valley Neighbourhood House.
Live4Life Break O’Day is funded by the Federal Government’s National Suicide Prevention Leadership and Support Program.