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This document discusses emotional development, covering self-awareness, self-regulation, and empathy. It explores the concepts of psychological needs and happiness, using Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs as a framework. The document also offers practical strategies for developing these skills.
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Life development Emotions Social skills Ongoing process of developing oneself across various aspects Intellectual Emotional O Moral Physical U...
Life development Emotions Social skills Ongoing process of developing oneself across various aspects Intellectual Emotional O Moral Physical U Social Continuous working More balance and happier Psychology Sociology Education Education More than just normal schooling Include various learning experiences Personal growth School/University Informal learning Community Family Self directed activities Psychology Internal process Behavior / Development Sociology Interaction with others who we are Education Insights Learning & experiences Personal growth and happiness Without money there can be no happiness Happiness Complex & many aspects Means different things to different people Psychological Theory Framework that explains why people feel,think ,and behave the way they do. Psychology Thoughts Emotions Connected Behaviors Understanding happiness Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Abraham Maslow An American psychologist, 1943 Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs No money = No happiness Different level of needs Relationship to happiness t en f fu Sel llm s Self- ed lfi ne actualization Full potential l ed ica Basic need ne log Esteem needs s recognition,self-esteem ho yc Ps Love & belonging needs Friendship,intimacy,family,connections Safety needs s ed financial security,health,safety from harm ne sic Physiological needs Ba food,water,shelter Physiological Needs Food Water Money Shelters Basic Needs Safety Needs Financial security Health Money Safety from harm Live in safe environments Can access health care Love & belonging Relationships Friendships Money Community Facilitate social interaction Primary factor Forming meaningful and connection with others Love Trust Belongings Emotional support Esteem Needs Self worth Recognizing and respecting your own worth Recognition Respect, acknowledged, praised Achievement Reaching goal you set for yourself Status Success True self esteem Positive self view Seeking recognition , praise Money Internal satisfaction Self actualization Reaching your full potential Become the best version of yourself Money is essential for happiness at the lower level of need Higher level of needs are met Less dependent on financial resources True happiness True Happiness True Happiness Felling good inside and being satisfied with your life Feeling content and happy with your life To feel good inside and satisfied with life Focus on Developing various areas of our life What do you think about the hierarchy of needs? Cultural Bias Lack of Evidence Oversimplification Cultural Bias Mainly reflect Western values May not apply well in other cultures Rely too much on self actualization Value community well-being Social Harmony Lack of Evidence The theory isn’t strongly support by scientific method it is based more on Maslow’s observation Evidence Theory Research observation experiments accuracy Reliability Evidence Oversimplification Human motivation is more complex People can seek for different needs at the same time Scientifically ground theories Based on evidence Reliable better and more trustworthly consistent outcomes believable 1. Self Determination Theory (SDT) Edward L. deci & Richard M Ryan. 1980 Scientific basis : Support by strong research across different cultures Feeling in control with your life. Being good at what you do. Having strong relationships. Money can help you happier if it help you achieve these things. Focusing too much on these thing might make you less happy. 2. Set-Pont Theory William Bennett & Joel Gurin 1982 Scientific Basis : support by long term studies Everyone has a natural level of happiness they might tend to return to, no matter what happens in life. The individual’s happiness is largely determined by genetics and personality traits. Winning lottery Increase Getting married Temperary Happiness Losing a job Decrease Facing health crisis Return to baseline level of happiness Money might make you happy for a while Eventually go back to usual level of happiness Genetics and personalaity traits set a baseline for happiness Circumstances,relationships,health Intentional activities Practicing gratitude,mindfulness Play an important role in shaping overall happiness 3. Life Satisfaction Theory Built upon the works of various researchers Scientific Basis : Suppport by survey and studies that measure life satisfaction. How satisfied you are with your life overall Relationships Achievement Financial security Money helps providing security and helping you reach your goal. BUT Just one part of happy life Psychological Research shows : Basic needs Money helps increase happiness when it covers basic needs Less impact over time After meeting their needs, money has a smaller effect on happiness. Adaptation People quickly get used to new level of income The boots of happiness often fades Spending choices Spending on “experiences” like travel Making people happier than buying things Psychological Needs True Happiness Fulfilling personal needs Growth Relationship Money Happiness Emotional Development Intellectual Development Physical Development Social Development Moral Development Reflection Christina Aguilera 1999 Emotional Development The struggle of hiding your true self Emotional conflict Let’s Explore! 1. Self awareness Self Awareness The ability to regconize and understanding your own emotion. The singer is clearly aware of her inner feelings. What she sees outside doesn’t match what she sees inside. Understand how we truly feel is key to managing our emotions. 2. Self Regulation Self regulation Controlling your emotions and how you express them. The singer struggles with this She feels she needs to hide her emotions. Creat internal conflict The need to express our true self The fear of how other might react Self regulation Help us to manage difficult feelings Letting them control us Self regulation Manage your reactions Enhance emotion awareness Improve relationships Developing a more balance and mature emotional life. 3. Empathy Empathy Understanding how someone else feels and caring about it. Feeling what they feel and being kind to them because of it. The song focus on the singer’s own emotions. How other might feel when they hide their true selves. Empathy Enhancing our emotional connection with those around us. Build strong positive relation for emotional development How to develop self awareness Journaling Write about your emotions. What triggeres you How you react Help you to become more aware of your feeling. Mindfulness Exercises Focus on your internal experiences Become more ware of your thoughts and feelings. How to develop self regulation Breathing Techniques Deep breathing exercise Help to calm yourself When you feel strong emotions Pause and reflect Take a moment before reacting to a situation Allowing you to choose how to respond Rather than acting unthinkingly How to develop empathy Listen actively Pay full attention and show interest in what others are saying Put yourself in their shoes Try to imagine how you would feel yourself in their situation. Ask questions Encourage others to share more about their feelings How to encourage others to share more about their feelings Be a Good Listener Show you are interested Listen without interrupting focus on understanding rather than judging Ask Open-Ended Questions Yes/no questions How are you feeling about that? Share Your Own Feelings Share your feelings first Make the other person feel more comfortable opening up Show Empathy and Support Respond to their feelings with understanding and compassion Let them know it’s ok to feel the way they do