HappyFeed: an app to make you happy
What things
make you happy?
Do
you have a positive mind?
What is a Gratitude Journal?
Keeping a gratitude diary or journal is a popular practice in positive
psychology. At the end of each day, you record three things that you are thankful
for. This personal reflection teaches
your brain to focus on positive
moments. After some time you’ll begin to be more thankful and feel happier.
Some studies show this can boost your mood by even 10%.
Cultivate Happiness.
The more you use HappyFeed, the more
valuable it becomes.
Look back in time to see your happy moments
from a week, month, or even a year ago.
Create a personal record of the positive
and happy moments in your life that you’ll love to look back on.
Form a Healthy Habit.
Keeping a gratitude journal can have very
good health benefits
Lower your stress and feel calmer
Understand what makes your happy
Find a more positive outlook on life
Learn to look at what really matters
One app user said “I have been using this app for two months
now. And I can definitely say that I have seen a huge positive change in my thinking
and stress level. I am so happy I found
this app. And I found it at a time where my stress and negativity were starting
to impact my relationships both at
work and at home. I would definitely say that anyone should give the app a try.”
Try
to guess the meaning of the words in bold and match them with their closest
meaning from the choices in the right. Some of the answers are very close and
have similar meaning. The meaning of these words is how they are used in the
reading. Some of these words have different meanings in the dictionary
depending on how they are used.
The
answers are below the table.
Gratitude
|
A
|
1
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to (in this story’s context) look back and
think about things/ideas/feelings
|
reflection
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B
|
2
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Thankful, appreciate
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focus
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C
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3
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To attempt
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boost
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D
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4
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Effect, the result
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Cultivate
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E
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5
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To increase, to make stronger and healthier
|
outlook on life
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F
|
6
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Your view/thinking about everything/living
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impact
|
G
|
7
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To help grow, to do things to make something
stronger
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give a try
|
H
|
8
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To look carefully and concentrate
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A=2, B=1, C=8, D=5, E=7, F=6, G=4, H=3
Some example sentences using the new words or phrases from the
meaning of how they are used in the reading to help you understand better.
1. I am grateful to the lessons my mother taught me as a young woman.
2. When I reflect on my time at university I now know that it was the
happiest time in my life.
3. This math lesson is important
so I want everyone to focus.
4. These vitamins will boost your protection against disease
and sickness.
5. Reading books will cultivate your mind to be smarter.
6. A positive outlook on life is important when you have a lot of things to worry
about.
7. The storm had a big impact. Many houses were badly damaged.
8. Give bungy jumping a try. It is exciting
Some questions using the new words/phrases. Try to use the
words/phrases in your answer.
1. What things are you grateful for in your life?
2. If you reflect back on the last year, what things made you happy?
3. Are you good at focusing? Or does your mind go
everywhere?
4. How can you boost positive thoughts?
5. Why do you think it is
important to cultivate your mind?
What does cultivate your mind mean
to you?
6. Describe your outlook on life.
7. Who had a positive impact on your life?
8. Do you think you will give this app a try?