Dylan Andrews

Ms. Jizi
Uwrt 1102
2/18/16

Double Entry Journal

Citation: Mochon, Norton and Ariely

Source: Quote (Page# or Paragraph #)

Responses

many studies have shown that few events

in life have lasting impact on subjective wellbeing because peoples tendency to adapt
quickly page 324

There are only certain major events that

actually leave a lasting impact on our llives
because we are able to bounce back from
things no matter how bad or good they may
seem at the time.

at the micro level, well being has been

shown to affect the behavior of individuals.
Page 325

If you are happy your behavior will improve

because you feel better about yourself and
the same goes fro if you are sad it will
become worse.

there seems to be little people can do to

improve their well-being Page 327

It is because we have a constant state that

we always revert back to so no matter what
we do we will never actually change anything
about our state of being we will always end
up back where we started.

Religious activities and beliefs as a way to

This helps people find some type of meaning
improve someones state of being page 328- towards their lives and thus it improves their
329
state of being.
Figure 5.1 page 331

We see that religion does improve people

state of well being and gives them a sense of
purpose and community

Figure 5.3 page 334

I do think that exercising can improve an

individuals state of being. I think this is true
because it makes you feel better about
yourself and when you complete a workout
you have a sense of accomplishment and that
improves your sense of well being.