Set the Scene:
Let’s start with some questions to connect your everyday life to the subject of happiness. Please consider the following:
- How do you think your happiness affects those around you, such as your family and friends?
- Have you ever noticed how someone’s positive attitude can change the atmosphere of a room or a conversation?
- Can you recall a time when you chose to act happy, even if you weren’t feeling it inside, and how it impacted your interactions with others?
- Do you think happiness is a personal choice, or is it largely influenced by external factors?
- How do you prioritize your own happiness, and do you think it’s a moral obligation to consider the impact of your happiness on others?
Featured Image Analysis & Prediction:
Look at the featured image and consider the following questions:
- What do you see in the image, and what emotions does it evoke?
- What do you think this activity will be about based on the image, and how does it relate to the concept of happiness?
Introduction:
Please read the introduction to the activity, which discusses the importance of happiness and its impact on those around us.
Video Engagement:
Watch the video associated with the activity, available at https://maestrocursos.com.br/quizzed-esl-activities/why-be-happy-5-minute-videos-prageru/. Pause the video at the following points and consider the questions:
- Pause at 0:30: What is the main idea presented so far, and how does it relate to your own understanding of happiness?
- Pause at 1:45: How does the concept of altruism vs. selfishness impact your perspective on happiness, and can you think of examples where prioritizing your own happiness has positively affected those around you?
- Pause at 3:10: What do you think about the analogy of bad moods being like bad breath, and how can you apply this idea to your own life?
Output Requirements:
After completing the activity, consider the following output requirements:
- Reflect on how your understanding of happiness has changed or been reinforced by the activity.
- Think about how you can apply the concepts discussed in the activity to your own life, such as prioritizing your own happiness and considering its impact on those around you.
- Discuss the importance of happiness as a moral obligation and how it can create a positive environment for yourself and others.
