Tiny Steps, Big Shifts 

References:

Week 02

Damasio, Antonio R. 2000. “The Feeling of What Happens: Body and Emotion in the Making of Consciousness.” Choice Reviews Online 37 (11): 37–6553. https://doi.org/10.5860/choice.37-6553.

NPR. 2020. “Understanding Unconscious Bias.” NPR, July 15, 2020. https://www.npr.org/2020/07/14/891140598/understanding-unconscious-bias. 

Week 03

Miriam Foundation | Dadirri. (n.d.). https://www.miriamrosefoundation.org.au/dadirri 

Fredrickson, B. L. (2001). The role of positive emotions in positive psychology: The broaden-and-build theory of positive emotions. American Psychologist, 56(3), 218–226. https://doi.org/10.1037/0003-066x.56.3.218 

Week 04

Madeson, Melissa. 2020. “Logotherapy: Viktor Frankl’s Theory of Meaning.” Positive Psychology. July 20, 2020. https://positivepsychology.com/viktor-frankl-logotherapy/. 

“Yale Talk: Conversations With Peter Salovey.” 2022 Interview by Peter Salovey. Yale Talk, February. https://salovey.yale.edu/sites/default/files/yale_talk_episode_25_amy_wrzesniewski_transcript.pdf. 

Week 05

Capaldi, C. A., Dopko, R. L., & Zelenski, J. M. (2014). The relationship between nature connectedness and happiness: a meta-analysis. Frontiers in Psychology, 5. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2014.00976 

Vermeesch, A. L., Ellsworth-Kopkowski, A., Prather, J. G., Passel, C., Rogers, H. H., & Hansen, M. M. (2024). Shinrin-Yoku 森林浴 (Forest Bathing): a scoping review of the global research on the effects of spending time in nature. Global Advances in Integrative Medicine and Health, 13. https://doi.org/10.1177/27536130241231258 

Bratman, G. N., Daily, G. C., Levy, B. J., & Gross, J. J. (2015). The benefits of nature experience: Improved affect and cognition. Landscape and Urban Planning, 138, 41–50. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.landurbplan.2015.02.005 

Wong, M. (2014, April 24). Stanford study finds walking improves creativity. Stanford University. https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2014/04/walking-vs-sitting-042414 

Week 06

Self-Compassion. (2025, May 23). Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff: Join the community now. https://self-compassion.org/#:~:text=Self%2Dcompassion%20is%20simply%20the,difficulties%20arise%20in%20our%20lives.
 
LaVine, R. (2025, May 24). 100+ deep shadow work prompts to accept yourself and move forward. Science of People. https://www.scienceofpeople.com/shadow-work-prompts/ 

Ford, D. & Bookey. (n.d.). The dark side of the light Chasers. https://cdn.bookey.app/files/pdf/book/en/the-dark-side-of-the-light-chasers.pdf 

Egan, S. J., Rees, C. S., Delalande, J., Greene, D., Fitzallen, G., Brown, S., Webb, M., & Finlay-Jones, A. (2021). A review of Self-Compassion as an Active ingredient in the prevention and treatment of anxiety and depression in Young people. Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research, 49(3), 385–403. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10488-021-01170-2 

The SAP (Society of Analytical Psychology). 2025. “The Jungian Shadow - Society of Analytical Psychology.” The Society of Analytical Psychology. October 23, 2025. https://www.thesap.org.uk/articles-on-jungian-psychology-2/about-analysis-and-therapy/the-shadow/. 

Week 07

Patterson, K., Grenny, J., McMillan, R., & Switzler, A. (2002). Crucial conversations: tools for talking when stakes are high. In Crucial Conversations. McGraw-Hill. https://trans4mind.com/download-pdfs/Crucial%20Conversations.pdf

Marshall Rosenberg’s nonviolent communication. (n.d.). https://www.somatopia.com/blog/marshall-rosenberg-s-nonviolent-communication-a-guide-to-improving-relationships 

Covve. (2024, December 6). The Hidden Power of Disagreement: Transforming Conflict into Growth. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/hidden-power-disagreement-transforming-conflict-growth-covve-70ywf 

Hlynskyi, A. (2025, February 22). Conflict as a catalyst for growth: Mastering the art of constructive disagreement. Mentalzon. https://mentalzon.com/en/post/3788/conflict-as-a-catalyst-for-growth-mastering-the-art-of-constructive-disagreement 

Sullivan, Lindsay. 2025. “How to Respond to Questions in Negotiation.” PON - Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School. October 6, 2025. https://www.pon.harvard.edu/daily/business-negotiations/how-to-respond-to-the-toughest-questions-nb/. 

Edmondson, Amy. 1999. “Psychological Safety and Learning Behavior in Work Teams.” Administrative Science Quarterly. Vol. 44. Johnson Graduate School of Management, Cornell University.
https://web.mit.edu/curhan/www/docs/Articles/15341_Readings/Group_Performance/Edmondson%20Psychological%20safety.pdf. 

Schultz, Joshua. 2020. “Your Complete Nonviolent Communication Guide.” Positive Psychology. October 1, 2020. https://positivepsychology.com/non-violent-communication/. 

Week 08

Cloud, H., & Townsend, J. (1992). Boundaries. Zondervan. http://dspace.vnbrims.org:13000/xmlui/bitstream/handle/123456789/4817/Boundaries%20When%20to%20Say%20Yes,%20How%20to%20Say%20No%20to%20Take%20Control%20of%20Your%20Life.pdf?sequence=1 

Pignatiello, G. A., Martin, R. J., & Hickman, R. L. (2018). Decision fatigue: A conceptual analysis. Journal of Health Psychology, 25(1), 123–135. https://doi.org/10.1177/1359105318763510 

Mayuzumi, K. (2024, February 5). Ichigo Ichie: Embracing joy in transitions. Being Lazy and Slowing Down. https://lazyslowdown.com/ichigo-ichie-embracing-joy-in-transitions/ 

Lederman, A. P. M. a. M., MD. (2025, April 22). How to stop sacrificing yourself at the altar of “good parenting.” Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/collaborative-non-permissive-parenting/202504/running-on-empty-the-true-cost-of-doing-it-all 

Saying “Yes” is Keeping You Stuck and Exhausted. (2021, March 9). Ellevate. https://www.ellevatenetwork.com/articles/10960-saying-yes-is-keeping-you-stuck-and-exhausted 

Week 09

Hebbar, J. (2022, June 21). Ritucharya – Ayurvedic Seasonal Regimen – 3rd Chapter – Ashtang Hriday. Easy Ayurveda Hospital. https://www.easyayurveda.com/2012/11/14/ritucharya-ayurvedic-seasonal-regimen-3rd-chapter-ashtang-hriday/#:~:text=in%20your%20browser.-,Six%20seasons,Mid%20May%20to%20Mid%20July) 

Lee, S. (n.d.). Unlocking Ultradian Rhythms. https://www.numberanalytics.com/blog/ultradian-rhythms-biophysics-guide 

Schwartz, T., & McCarthy, C. (2007, October 1). Manage your energy, not your time. Harvard Business Review. https://hbr.org/2007/10/manage-your-energy-not-your-time 

What is the ultradian rhythm? (n.d.). Monitask. https://www.monitask.com/en/business-glossary/ultradian-rhythm   

Kotifani, A. (2020, June 22). Use the Science of Ultradian Rhythms To Boost Productivity, Energy, and Willpower. Blue Zones. https://www.bluezones.com/2020/06/how-taking-breaks-can-increase-productivity-boost-energy-levels-and-help-you-show-up-in-your-life/ 

Week 10

Langer, K., Wolf, O. T., Merz, C. J., & Jentsch, V. L. (2025). The effects of stress hormones on cognitive emotion regulation: A systematic review and integrative model. Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, 106040. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neubiorev.2025.106040 

Pursuit of Happiness. (2023, February 27). Ellen Langer | Pursuit of happiness. https://www.pursuit-of-happiness.org/history-of-happiness/ellen-langer/ 

Shanava, I., & Gergauli, G. (2022). A Study of Relationship between Locus of Control and Self-monitoring to Resilience in Students. European Scientific Journal ESJ, 9. https://doi.org/10.19044/esipreprint.9.2022.p612 

Sarmiento, L. F., Da Cunha, P. L., Tabares, S., Tafet, G., & Gouveia, A., Jr. (2024). Decision-making under stress: A psychological and neurobiological integrative model. Brain Behavior & Immunity - Health, 38, 100766. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbih.2024.100766

Leotti, L. A., Iyengar, S. S., & Ochsner, K. N. (2010). Born to choose: the origins and value of the need for control. Trends in cognitive sciences, 14(10), 457–463. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tics.2010.08.001 

Service Material from the General Service Office. (n.d.). Origin of the Serenity Prayer: A Historical Paper
https://www.aa.org/sites/default/files/literature/assets/smf-129_en.pdf  

Sharma, S. (2024). Relationship between locus of control, resilience and Psychological Empowerment among Corporate Employees in the Private Sector. The International Journal of Indian Psychology . https://ijip.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/18.01.188.20241203.pdf 

Morris, A. S., Ratliff, E. L., Cosgrove, K. T., & Steinberg, L. (2021). We know even more things: a decade review of parenting research. Journal of Research on Adolescence, 31(4), 870–888. https://doi.org/10.1111/jora.12641 

Week 11

Vinney, C., PhD. (2023, November 15). Overview of the Gottman Method. Verywell Mind. https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-the-gottman-method-5191408 

Producer, T. I. Y. B., Alvin, & Alvin. (2024, January 25). Madly in Love, with Dr. Helen Fisher. This Is Your Brain - Dr. Phil Stieg Neurosurgeon-in-Chief, NYP/Weill Cornell Medical Center. https://thisisyourbrain.com/2022/10/s1-episode-3-madly-in-love/ 

Boehm, J. K., Ruberton, P., & Lyubomirsky, S. (2017). The Promise of Fostering Greater Happiness [Online edition]. In The Oxford Handbook of Positive Psychology (3rd ed.). Oxford University Press. https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780199396511.013.55 

Boothby, E. J., Clark, M. S., & Bargh, J. A. (2014). Shared experiences are amplified. Psychological Science, 25(12), 2209–2216. https://doi.org/10.1177/0956797614551162 

Khan, H. A. (2023, September 10). “Love is the bridge between you and everything” by Rumi beautifully encapsulates the profound idea that love serves as a unifying force that connects individuals not only to each other but also to the entirety of existence. [Online forum post]. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/hujajalikhan_love-is-the-bridge-between-you-and-everything-activity-7106531852131172352-4sLa#:~:text=1y-,%22Love%20is%20the%20bridge%20between%20you%20and%20everything%22%20by%20Rumi,bridge%20extends%20beyond%20human%20relationships. 

whanaungatanga - Te Aka Māori Dictionary. (n.d.). Whanaungatanga - Te Aka Māori Dictionary. https://maoridictionary.co.nz/word/10068 

Brainwave Trust Aotearoa - Brainwave Trust Aotearoa. (2025, April 27). Brainwave Trust Aotearoa. https://brainwave.org.nz/article/whanaungatanga-and-identity-strengthening-wellbeing-for-taiohi-maori/  

Yoga, A. (2019, December 31). Bhakti Yoga: The Path of Devotion. Aranya Yoga. https://www.aranyayogaashram.com/bhakti-yoga-the-path-of-devotion/ 

French, M. (2024, June 20). What to know about the 5 love languages. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/love-languages#:~:text=The%20five%20love%20languages%20were,rather%20than%20a%20sole%20resource. 

Oliver, C. K. (2015). Responsive, Sensitive and Reflective Parenting. The Value of Parental Support in Merseyside; A qualitative study. https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/2029759/1/OliverCla_Aug2015_2029759.pdf 

Villines, Z. (2021, October 25). What is behavioral activation? https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/behavioral-activation#:~:text=The%20idea%20behind%20behavioral%20activation,keep%20participating%20in%20those%20activities. 

Native Knowledge 360° | Frequently asked Questions. (n.d.). https://americanindian.si.edu/nk360/faq/did-you-know 

Week 12

Brooks, K., EdD. (2012, June 29). What’s your work orientation? And why does it matter? Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/career-transitions/201206/job-career-calling-key-happiness-and-meaning-work 

Steger, M. F., Dik, B. J., & Duffy, R. D. (2012). Measuring meaningful work. Journal of Career Assessment, 20(3), 322–337. https://doi.org/10.1177/1069072711436160 

Vocation - Etymology, origin & Meaning. (n.d.). Etymonline. https://www.etymonline.com/word/vocation 

The practice of the presence of God the best rule of a Holy Life by Lawrence. (2024, October 28). Project Gutenberg. http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13871 

Tonn, M. (2024, March 2). Mieko Kamiya – the founder of the IKIGAI psychology — Finde zukunft in dir. Finde Zukunft in Dir. https://finde-zukunft.de/english-blog/mieko-kamiya-nbspthe-founder-of-the-ikigai-psychology 

Yale Talk: Conversations with Peter Salovey (P. Salovey, Interviewer). (2022). Yale Talk. https://salovey.yale.edu/sites/default/files/yale_talk_episode_25_amy_wrzesniewski_transcript.pdf 

Week 13

Murphy, T. F. (2025, April 4). Embodied cognition. Psychology Fanatic. https://psychologyfanatic.com/embodied-cognition/ 

Bechara, A. (2004). The role of emotion in decision-making: Evidence from neurological patients with orbitofrontal damage. Brain and Cognition, 55(1), 30–40. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bandc.2003.04.001 

Team, C. C. M. (2025, April 1). Somatic nervous system. Cleveland Clinic. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/23291-somatic-nervous-system 

Barker, M., Brewer, R., & Murphy, J. (2021). What is Interoception and Why is it Important? Frontiers for Young Minds, 9. https://doi.org/10.3389/frym.2021.558246 

Wallace, V. (2009). Why is the Bodiless (ananga) Gnostic Body (jnana-kaya) Considered a Body? JOURNAL OF INDIAN PHILOSOPHY, 37(1), 45–60. 
Allen, L. (2025, February 2). The Polyvagal Theory: Know the Science of Safety and Connection – RCCS. RCCS. https://www.rccs.org.uk/post/the-polyvagal-theory-understanding-the-science-of-safety-and-connection#:~:text=Neuroception:%20The%20Unconscious%20Detection%20of,the%20dorsal%20vagus%20initiates%20shutdown. 

Porges, S. W. (2004). NEUROCEPTION: a subconscious system for detecting threats and safety. Zero to Three, 24(5), 19–24. http://frzee.com/neuroception.pdf 

Nogrady, B. (2024, February 18). Go with your gut: the science and psychology behind our sense of intuition. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/science/2024/feb/18/go-with-your-gut-the-science-and-psychology-behind-our-sense-of-intuition 

The gut and the brain. (n.d.). Harvard Medical School. https://hms.harvard.edu/news-events/publications-archive/brain/gut-brain 

Fleming, M. A., Ehsan, L., Moore, S. R., & Levin, D. E. (2020). The enteric nervous system and its emerging role as a therapeutic target. Gastroenterology Research and Practice, 2020, 1–13. https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/8024171 

Week 14

Pollack, J. (2025, February 25). What Is Generative Conflict & How To Use It in Your Favor | Peaceful Leaders Academy. Peaceful Leaders Academy. https://peacefulleadersacademy.com/blog/generative-conflict/ 

Amieva, A. U. (2025, March). Why great teams thrive on honest disagreement. Mexico Business. https://mexicobusiness.news/talent/news/why-great-teams-thrive-honest-disagreement?tag=talent#:~:text=Healthy%20Conflict%20Sparks%20Innovation,from%20friction%20and%20diverse%20perspectives. 

Lisevych, M. (2025, February 10). How to navigate expectations in relationships after a conflict. Mentalzon. https://mentalzon.com/en/post/3349/how-to-navigate-expectations-in-relationships-after-a-conflict#:~:text=Understanding%20the%20common%20expectations%20during,healthier%2C%20and%20more%20resilient%20connections

Soler, J., Arqueros, M., Schmidt, C., Otero, D., Soria-Madrid, A., Campins, M. J., Catalan, A., Casellas, E., Espeso, R., & Pascual, J. C. (2025). Scale to measure dialectical thinking from dialectical behavior therapy perspective. The European Journal of Psychiatry, 39(2), 100305. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejpsy.2025.100305 

Çağlar, M. E., & Lufityanto, G. (2025). Sharpening the relationship between cognitive complexity and moral choice. Current Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-025-08095-1 
Schuyler, K. G., Wheatley, W. M., Scharmer, O., Schein, E., Quinn, R. E., & Senge, P. (2016). Visions of a Healthy World: Views from Thought Leaders. In Building leadership bridges (pp. 23–90). https://doi.org/10.1108/s2058-88012016001 

Montano, C. A. (2024, May 1). Embracing Conflict: How it can Strengthen your relationship. Students. https://students.ouhsc.edu/news/articles/embracing-conflict-how-it-can-strengthen-your-relationship#:~:text=Conflict%20often%20serves%20as%20a,their%20connection%20and%20build%20trust. 

Senge, P. (2006). The Fifth Discipline: The Art and Practice of the Learning Organization (Revised and Updated Edition). Doubleday.

Week 15

Nash, J. (2019, April 11). How to Enter Flow State: 6 Activities & Trainings. Positive Psychology. https://positivepsychology.com/flow-activities/ 

Ze. (n.d.). The flow state to optimize performance and reduce anxiety. https://www.libertyparkmusic.com/the-flow-state-performance-anxiety/ 

Labs, J. (2023, October 24). Mozart’s work ethic decoded. Creative Mastery. https://www.creativemastery.blog/p/mozarts-work-ethic 
O’Keeffe, A. (2006, January). A musical genius? No, Mozart was just a hard-working boy. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2006/jan/01/arts.music 

Pandya, J. D. (2024). Intrinsic & extrinsic motivation & its impact on organizational performance at Rajkot city: A review. Journal of Management Research and Analysis, 11(1), 46–53. https://doi.org/10.18231/j.jmra.2024.009 

Hughes-Jones, R. (2025, May 7). The Myth of Deliberate Practice & Mastery. Richard Hughes-Jones. https://www.richardhughesjones.com/deliberate-practice-mastery/#:~:text=K.,-Anders%20Ericsson%20on&text=Anders%20Ericsson%20was%20one%20of,scientific%20approach%20to%20developing%20expertise. 

Belton, R. (2020, July 1). Shokunin Spirit - Richard Belton - medium. Medium. https://medium.com/@richbltn/shokunin-spirit-

ac72a49acffd#:~:text=%E2%80%9CThe%20Japanese%20word%20shokunin%20is,pursuing%20work%20and%20learning%20craft. 
Sutton, J. (2025, March 31). Mihály Csíkszentmihályi: The Father of Flow. Positive Psychology. https://positivepsychology.com/mihaly-csikszentmihalyi-father-of-flow/ 

Dietrich, A. (2003). Functional neuroanatomy of altered states of consciousness: The transient hypofrontality hypothesis. Consciousness and Cognition, 12(2), 231–256. https://doi.org/10.1016/s1053-8100(02)00046-6 

Maguire, L. G. (2024, February 10). Autotelic personality: the key to peak performance. Human Performance. https://humanperformance.ie/autotelic-personality/ 

Ruitenberg, C. W., Knowlton, A., & Li, G. (2016). The productive difficulty of untranslatables in qualitative research. Language and Intercultural Communication, 16(4), 610–626. https://doi.org/10.1080/14708477.2016.1189559 

Week 16

The Long Now Foundation. (2021, August 23). Mother Trees and the Social Forest | Suzanne Simard (Talk + Q&A) [Video]. YouTube. Retrieved July 25, 2025, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrO3ibwsi2E 

Moran, G. (2024, June 20). The Resurgence of Waffle Gardens Is Helping Indigenous Farmers Grow Food with Less Water. Civil Eats. https://civileats.com/2021/10/26/resurgence-waffle-gardens-helping-indigenous-peoples-thrive-amid-droughts-grow-food-less-water/ 

Magkourilou, E., & Field, K. (2023, February 13). Do trees really stay in touch via a ‘wood-wide web’? Here’s what the evidence says. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/do-trees-really-stay-in-touch-via-a-wood-wide-web-heres-what-the-evidence-says-199806 

Trust for Advancement of Agricultural Sciences (TAAS), & Bhadsavle, C. H. (2024). Saguna Regenerative Technique and Agro-tourism (p. x + 70) [Book]. Trust for Advancement of Agricultural Sciences (TAAS). https://sagunafoundation.ngo/uploads/files/SRT_Success_Story_Book.pdf 

Week 17

Chen, P., Lin, Y., Pereira, D. J. H., O’Keefe, P. A., & Yates, J. F. (2021). Fanning the Flames of Passion: A develop mindset predicts Strategy-Use intentions to cultivate passion. Frontiers in Psychology, 12. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.634903 

3 Reasons It’s So Hard to “Follow Your Passion” (2019, October 15). Harvard Business Review. https://hbr.org/2019/10/3-reasons-its-so-hard-to-follow-your-passion 

Psychologs Magazine. (2025, April 5). The myth of “Follow your passion.” Psychologs Magazine | Mental Health Magazine | Psychology Magazine | Self-Help Magazine. https://www.psychologs.com/the-myth-of-follow-your-passion/?srsltid=AfmBOorDzMqN31Qz69szVaKMvG5lD82lyQEDzMgtOA7vG8SJtP1YQsqv 

Ng, J. (2023, May). A Therapist Explains Why “Finding Your Passion” Is Terrible Advice. Medium. https://medium.com/on-the-couch/a-therapist-explains-why-finding-your-passion-is-terrible-advice-7d25d96f598e 

Throness, T. (n.d.). How to find your unique genius - Professional Leadership Institute. Professional Leadership Institute. https://professionalleadershipinstitute.com/tips/how-to-find-your-unique-genius/#:~:text=It's%20something%20that%20you've,activity%20for%20your%20whole%20life 

Rath, T. (2007). Strengths Finder 2.0. http://lib.uok.ac.ir:8080/site/catalogue/222911 

Ryan, B. (2024, July 8). Zone of Genius: What is it and How to Find Yours. Thirst. https://thirst.io/blog/zone-of-genius/ 

Sutton, J. (2025, April 23). What Are Character Strengths & Virtues? Positive Psychology. Retrieved August 28, 2025, from https://positivepsychology.com/classification-character-strengths-virtues/ 

Vas, A. (2023, May 4). How Do I Know I am Doing My Duty? What is My Svadharma? Yes Vedanta. https://www.yesvedanta.com/what-is-my-duty-svadharma/#:~:text=Svadharma%20is%20a%20product%20of,inappropriate%20or%20self%2Ddestructive%20behavior? 

Mitchell, R. (2022, July 15). Angela Duckworth: The Power of Grit - CFA Institute Enterprising investor. CFA Institute Enterprising Investor. https://blogs.cfainstitute.org/investor/2022/07/15/angela-duckworth-the-power-of-grit/ 

Poláková, M., Suleimanová, J. H., Madzík, P., Copuš, L., Molnárová, I., & Polednová, J. (2023). Soft skills and their importance in the labour market under the conditions of Industry 5.0. Heliyon, 9(8), e18670. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e18670 

Niemiec, C. P. (2014). Eudaimonic Well-Being. In Springer eBooks (pp. 2004–2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-0753-5_929 

Week 18

Fredrickson, B. L., & Losada, M. F. (2005). Positive affect and the complex dynamics of human flourishing. American Psychologist, 60(7), 678–686. https://doi.org/10.1037/0003-066x.60.7.678 

Buckton, S. J., Fazey, I., Sharpe, B., Om, E. S., Doherty, B., Ball, P., Denby, K., Bryant, M., Lait, R., Bridle, S., Cain, M., Carmen, E., Collins, L., Nixon, N., Yap, C., Connolly, A., Fletcher, B., Frankowska, A., Gardner, G., . . . Sinclair, M. (2023). The Regenerative Lens: A conceptual framework for regenerative social-ecological systems. One Earth, 6(7), 824–842. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oneear.2023.06.006 

Dutton, J.E. and Heaphy, E.D. (2003) The Power of High-Quality Connections. In Cameron, K. and Dutton, J., Eds., Positive Organizational Scholarship Foundations of a New Discipline, Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 262-278. - References - Scientific Research Publishing. (n.d.). https://www.scirp.org/reference/referencespapers?referenceid=1876594 

Cabrera, V., Keelin, C., Shapiro, J., & Donaldson, S. I. (2025). Leader Positive Relational Energy: A Systematic Review. International Journal of Applied Positive Psychology, 10(1). https://doi.org/10.1007/s41042-024-00214-w 

Geldenhuys, M., Bakker, A. B., & Demerouti, E. (2020). How task, relational and cognitive crafting relate to job performance: a weekly diary study on the role of meaningfulness. European Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology, 30(1), 83–94. https://doi.org/10.1080/1359432x.2020.1825378 

Daniel, D. (2021, May 13). Kaizen (continuous improvement). Search ERP. https://www.techtarget.com/searcherp/definition/kaizen-or-continuous-improvement#:~:text=Kaizen%20is%20an%20approach%20to,to%20focus%20on%20quality%20improvements. 

Afrikindness. (2023, March 9). Ubuntu Educational Program - Afrikindness. Afrikindness - Kindness to Children and Young Adults. https://afrikindness.org/our-services/kids-academy/ubuntu-educational-program/#:~:text=Ubuntu%20means%20'I%20am%20because,of%20belonging%2C%20and%20community%20building. 

Mineo, L., & Mineo, L. (2024, January 11). Good genes are nice, but joy is better. Harvard Gazette. https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2017/04/over-nearly-80-years-harvard-study-has-been-showing-how-to-live-a-healthy-and-happy-life/ 

Week 19

Kowalski, K. (2021, September 13). On Enlightenment: 3 meanings of the “Chop Wood, Carry Water” Zen quote. Sloww. https://www.sloww.co/enlightenment-chop-wood-carry-water/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CBefore%20Enlightenment%E2%80%A6,in%20complete%20suchness%20and%20spontaneity.%E2%80%9D 
Chisholm, R. (2021, January 3). Give and Take – Adam Grant. Adam Grant. https://adamgrant.net/book/give-and-take/#:~:text=It%20turns%20out%20that%20at,without%20expecting%20anything%20in%20return. 

Martela, F., & Pessi, A. B. (2018). Significant work is about Self-Realization and broader purpose: defining the key dimensions of meaningful work. Frontiers in Psychology, 9. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.00363 

Jurčec, L., Golub, T. L., & Rijavec, M. (2021). TEACHERS’ WELLBEING: THE ROLE OF CALLING ORIENTATION, JOB CRAFTING AND WORK MEANINGFULNESS. Psychological Applications and Trends, 4, 167–171. https://doi.org/10.36315/2021inpact035 

Sri Balagangadaranatha Mahaswamiji. (2014, May 15). Seva is the Spiritual Practice of Being Selfless. The New Indian Express. https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2014/May/15/seva-is-the-spiritual-practice-of-being-selfless-612841.html#:~:text=Seva%20is%20a%20Sanskrit%20word,the%20improvement%20of%20a%20community. 

Curtis, C. (2024, December 30). “Let your life speak.” — Discovering Quakers. Discovering Quakers. https://www.discoveringquakers.org.uk/blog/let-your-life-speak-in-2025 

Week 20

Jennings, V., & Bamkole, O. (2019). The Relationship between Social Cohesion and Urban Green Space: An Avenue for Health Promotion. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16(3), 452. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16030452 

Berman, M. G., Jonides, J., & Kaplan, S. (2008). The cognitive benefits of interacting with nature. Psychological Science, 19(12), 1207–1212. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9280.2008.02225.x 

Dang, L., Seemann, A., Lindenmeier, J., & Saliterer, I. (2021). Explaining civic engagement: The role of neighborhood ties, place attachment, and civic responsibility. Journal of Community Psychology, 50(3), 1736–1755. https://doi.org/10.1002/jcop.22751 

Gooding, L., Knox, D., Boxall, E., Phillips, R., Simpson, T., Nordmoen, C., Upton, R., & Shepley, A. (2025). Ecological citizenship and the Co-Design of inclusive and Resilient Pathways for sustainable Transitions. Sustainability, 17(8), 3588. https://doi.org/10.3390/su17083588 

Directory, S. (2025, August 21). Seven-Generation Thinking → Term. Lifestyle → Sustainability Directory. https://lifestyle.sustainability-directory.com/term/seven-generation-thinking/#:~:text=The%20principle%20suggests%20that%20every,legacy%20of%20health%20and%20resilience. 

Schueman, L. J., & Earth, O. (2024, December 12). Weaving Indigenous and Western science: Robin Wall Kimmerer’s vision for healing our relationship with nature. One Earth. https://www.oneearth.org/climate-hero-robin-wall-kimmerer/ 

Week 21

Gorzelak, M. A., Asay, A. K., Pickles, B. J., & Simard, S. W. (2015). Inter-plant communication through mycorrhizal networks mediates complex adaptive behaviour in plant communities. AoB Plants, 7, plv050. https://doi.org/10.1093/aobpla/plv050 

Camplin, T. (2013, January). Spiral Dynamics: An Overview. Foundation for Economic Education. https://fee.org/articles/spiral-dynamics-an-overview/ 

Butters, A. (2015). A brief history of Spiral Dynamics. Approaching Religion, 5(2), 67–78. https://doi.org/10.30664/ar.67574 

Cook‐Greuter, S. R., & Soulen, J. (2007). The developmental perspective in integral Counseling. Counseling and Values, 51(3), 180–192. https://doi.org/10.1002/j.2161-007x.2007.tb00077.x 

Bolton, J. (2011, September 2). How to decrease impatience — also known as the happiness killer. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/your-zesty-self/201109/four-steps-developing-patience 

Tyagananda, S. (2023, October 1). Mental impressions: Saṁskāra (Swami Tyagananda) — Vedanta Society. Vedanta Society. https://vedantasociety.net/blog/mental-impressions 

Jankovic, A. (2023, December 6). Anam Cara, your Soul Friend and the Brilliance of John O’Donohue | Life Curator. Life Curator. https://lifecurator.co/life/anam-cara-john-odonohue 

Maree, J. G. (2021). The psychosocial development theory of Erik Erikson: critical overview. Early Child Development and Care, 191(7–8), 1107–1121. https://doi.org/10.1080/03004430.2020.1845163 

Rohr, R. (2011). Falling upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life. John Wiley & Sons. 

Week 22

Cassidy, Tony, Marian McLaughlin, and Melanie Giles. 2014. “Benefit Finding in Response to General Life Stress: Measurement and Correlates.” Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine 2 (1): 268–82. https://doi.org/10.1080/21642850.2014.889570. 

Hartog, I., Scherer-Rath, M., Kruizinga, R., Netjes, J., Henriques, J., Nieuwkerk, P., Sprangers, M., & Van Laarhoven, H. (2017). Narrative meaning making and integration: Toward a better understanding of the way falling ill influences quality of life. Journal of Health Psychology, 25(6), 738–754. https://doi.org/10.1177/1359105317731823 

Tedeschi, R. G., & Calhoun, L. G. (1996). The Posttraumatic Growth Inventory: Measuring the positive legacy of trauma. Journal of Traumatic Stress, 9(3), 455–471. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf02103658 

Cohen, P. J., Lawless, S., Dyer, M., Morgan, M., Saeni, E., Teioli, H., & Kantor, P. (2016). Understanding adaptive capacity and capacity to innovate in social–ecological systems: Applying a gender lens. AMBIO, 45(S3), 309–321. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13280-016-0831-4 

Reciprocity—Andean style and in your community. (n.d.). https://americanindian.si.edu/nk360/inka-water/reciprocity/reciprocity 

Tesch, A. (2022, April 12). What the Lotus flower symbolizes in Buddhism. Buddhability. https://buddhability.org/practice/what-the-lotus-flower-symbolizes-in-buddhism/ 

Ashokan, A., Sivasubramanian, M., & Mitra, R. (2016). Seeding Stress Resilience through Inoculation. Neural Plasticity, 2016, 1–6. https://doi.org/10.1155/2016/4928081 

Coughlin, C. (2015). Developmental coaching to support the transition to Self‐Authorship. New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2015(148), 17–25. https://doi.org/10.1002/ace.20148 

Taleb, N. N. (2012). Antifragile: Things That Gain from Disorder. https://ci.nii.ac.jp/ncid/BB11522370

Week 23

Benz, C. (2021, September 21). Hal Hershfield: People treat their future self as if it’s another person. Morningstar, Inc. https://www.morningstar.com/retirement/hal-hershfield-people-treat-their-future-self-if-its-another-person 

Holiday, R. (2017, December 12). What is Memento Mori? Daily Stoic. https://dailystoic.com/what-is-memento-mori/ 

Nash, J. (2016, April 14). How to Accept the Impermanence of Life: A Buddhist Take. Positive Psychology. https://positivepsychology.com/impermanence/ 

Mental Wellbeing. (2022, September 30). Future self visualization: How to use this technique to create the life you want - mental wellbeing. Mental Wellbeing. https://www.mentalwellbeing.net/future-self-visualization/ 

Kasser, T., & Ryan, R. M. (1996). Further examining the American Dream: differential correlates of intrinsic and extrinsic goals. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 22(3), 280–287. https://doi.org/10.1177/0146167296223006 

Directory, S. (2025, March 3). Legacy Conscious living → Term. Lifestyle → Sustainability Directory. https://lifestyle.sustainability-directory.com/term/legacy-conscious-living/ 

Scullin, M. K., Mullet, H. G., Einstein, G. O., & McDaniel, M. A. (2015). Prospective memory. In Elsevier eBooks (pp. 270–278). https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-08-097086-8.51055-1 

Staff, H. (2025, September 5). Planting seeds of dharma for the future - HUA. Hindu University of America. https://www.hua.edu/blog/planting-seeds-of-dharma-for-the-future/ 

Macdonald, Fiona (January 25, 2019). "Seven words that can help us be a little calmer", BBC. https://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20190124-seven-words-that-can-help-us-to-be-a-little-calmer 

Week 24

Directory, S. (2025, February 9). Sustainable Fulfillment → Term. Lifestyle → Sustainability Directory. https://lifestyle.sustainability-directory.com/term/sustainable-fulfillment/ 

Lyubomirsky, S., & Layous, K. (2013). How do simple positive activities increase Well-Being? Current Directions in Psychological Science, 22(1), 57–62. https://doi.org/10.1177/0963721412469809 

Lengieza, M. L. (2024). Eudaimonic self-expansion: The effects of eudaimonic reflections on nature connectedness. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 94, 102231. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvp.2024.102231 


Zhang, K., Shi, J., Wang, F., & Ferrari, M. (2022). Wisdom: Meaning, structure, types, arguments, and future concerns. Current Psychology, 42(18), 15030–15051. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-022-02816-6 

K, B. M., & Rani, S. (2021). Adhyayana (Methods of study and learning). In Charak Samhita Research, Training and Skill Development Centre (CSRTSDC) eBooks (p. 225). https://doi.org/10.47468/csne.2022.e01.s09.096 

The beginner’s mind - the decision lab. (n.d.). The Decision Lab. https://thedecisionlab.com/reference-guide/philosophy/the-beginners-mind 

Yu, S. (2023). Between-Level incongruences in human positivity. Perspectives on Psychological Science. https://doi.org/10.1177/17456916231190824