Well being therapy

Well-Being Therapy, developed by Giaovanni Fava an Italian researcher, has been known to help people adopt a more optimistic outlook and hold onto positive emotions longer. This most likely results from strengthening interactions with Pre-Frontal Cortex and the reward and pleasure circuits in our brains.

Well-Being Therapy consists of three exercises done everyday through out your week:

1. Three times a day write down one positive thing about yourself and one positive about someone you interact with regularly.
2. Express gratitude often. Say “thank you,” keep a gratitude journal, write an appreciative note to someone, or make a caring phone call. Do whatever feels appropriate to you, but make a point to notice and express your gratitude.
3. Compliment others regularly. Start actively looking for opportunities to give authentic compliments, and you might be surprised at the multitude of reasons you find, such as a coworkers’ thoroughness, someone holding the door for you, or a neighbor’s beautiful flower bed. When handing out your kind words, look the person in the eyes and make a connection. Don’t forget to include yourself in the compliments.