Chapter three Amanda Scott 09/08/13 Personal health Meaning in life Presence of meaning score: 35 Search for meaning score: 20 1. My strength are seen that every day is a new day an if I keep doing what I have done before that didn’t work I’ll keep getting what I have already seen doesn’t work. My growth happens when I change thing living my life stretching beyond my comfort zone. Weakness would be being able to cope with changes in my life. 2. Working at a hospital for five years had a big impact on what I learned I love doing , helping others taking care of sick people is something at comes natural to me. The joy it bring to my soul and knowing I helped someone live another day. My friends fulfil that happiness knowing I have two women in my life that no matter how many years we spend apart we are always there for each other. my mom has giving me my backbone and showing me life is hard and sometimes not fair but you get what you put in. my daughter has giving me my strength to strive for the best never settle for something you aren’t happy with, when you find meaning in life to help others, leaving behind love, wisdom, happiness, and a positive outlook on each person you meet. 3. Yes, I hope each day I find and learn something new about life. Chapter three summary Psychologists have found that happiness involves three components: positive emotion and pleasure, engagement, and meaning. The latter two are especially important in giving people life satisfaction. People can increase their happiness by practicing gratitude, performing acts of kindness, learning to forgive, and other actions. Learning how to communicate with others, and seen how men and women think differently
