Uplifts

toc = = = Definition: = The positive experiences in life, which may neutralize the effects of many hassles. p. 321 Gen Psych Chapter 10 pp. 320-321

= Examples: = Examples of Uplifiting Experiences:
 * Completing a task
 * Feeling healthy
 * Getting sufficient sleep
 * Eating out
 * Spending time with the family
 * Meeting your responsibilities
 * Spending time on yourself
 * Meditating
 * Practicing your faith
 * Reading a good book
 * Creating something

= Analogies: = Rosie had experienced a harsh break up, but her uplifts were, her friends cheering her up and now having the chances to meet new people and go on many dates, being much more happy than she originally was.

After having a long day, just sitting down and reading a book is an uplift for many people.

= Mnemonics: = UPLIFT U= Uprising P=Positive experiences L=Laughter I=Inspirational F=Friends T=Takes place of bad

U-Universal P-Practice L-Lightens I-Tension in F-Frequent T-Times

=In the News:= [|Syria: Help to Uplift the Uprooted] UMCOR, the United Methodist Committee on Relief, has been aiding thousands of displaced people, mostly from cities that have become the scene of armed clashes, like Homs, Hama and Idib. They have all fled to take refuge in what they hope will be safer areas.

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