Positive Thinking and Thriving

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Positive Thinking and Thriving

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Instructor: CareerCatalyst

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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6 hours to complete

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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6 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

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Staying positive is difficult. Everyone has stress in their life, whether it’s from family, work or school. With all the stress you carry, it can feel difficult to remain optimistic in the face of adversity. Thankfully, positive thinking is a skill that can be learned. Everyone has the capability to approach any situation with a more positive outlook, and this course will help you unlock that potential.

With the expertise of Dr. Shari Collins from the ASU School of Humanities, the Positive Thinking and Thriving course will put the tools, knowledge and strategies of positive thinking directly into your hands. You’ll learn the fundamentals and get acquainted with your positive thinking toolkit. Then, you’ll directly apply them in hands-on scenarios. Positive thinking is finding optimism where there would normally be pessimism, finding meaning in events and empowering yourself to grow. Take the next step on your mindfulness and positivity journey today!

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1 reading2 plugins

What's included

3 readings1 peer review1 discussion prompt3 plugins

3 readings Total 13 minutes

Practice the solution: Building habits of constructive self-talk 1 minute
Infographic: Shifting negative self talk to positive thinking 10 minutes
Forming better self-talk habits: Key takeaways 2 minutes

1 peer review Total 60 minutes

Apply the solution: Challenge your negative self-talk 60 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 10 minutes

Reflect on the solution: Forming better-self-talk habits 10 minutes

3 plugins Total 27 minutes

Forming better self-talk habits: Causes and resources 3 minutes
Forming better self-talk habits: Improving self-talk habits 9 minutes
Practice the solution: Building habits of constructive self-talk 15 minutes

What's included

3 readings1 peer review1 discussion prompt3 plugins

3 readings Total 14 minutes

Practice the solution: Practicing mindfulness 2 minutes
Infographic: The INHALE method 10 minutes
Putting mindfulness into action: Key takeaways 2 minutes

1 peer review Total 60 minutes

Apply the solution: The INHALE Method 60 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 10 minutes

Reflect on the solution: Putting mindfulness into action 10 minutes

3 plugins Total 25 minutes

Putting mindfulness into action: Causes and resources 4 minutes
Putting mindfulness into action: Practicing mindfulness 6 minutes
Practice the solution: Practicing mindfulness 15 minutes

What's included

3 readings1 peer review1 discussion prompt3 plugins

3 readings Total 13 minutes

Practice the solution: Autonomy in the workplace 1 minute
Infographic: Autonomy in your work environment 10 minutes
Achieving autonomy in the workplace: Key takeaways 2 minutes

1 peer review Total 60 minutes

Apply the solution: Increase autonomy in your workplace 60 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 10 minutes

Reflect on the solution: Achieving autonomy in the workplace 10 minutes

3 plugins Total 28 minutes

Achieving autonomy in the workplace: Causes and resources 6 minutes
Achieving autonomy in the workplace: Bringing autonomy to your work 7 minutes
Practice the solution: Autonomy in the workplace 15 minutes

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