Happiness
What is happiness? Happiness is a state of subjective well-being which includes: An affective component - A feeling of joy or pleasure A cognitive component - A sense of contentment and satisfaction of living a meaningful life The Ancient Greeks knew them by the terms hedonia and eudaimonia respectively, and though distinct, the two strongly correlate in people who report being happy. Happiness is, therefore, not about jumping from one joy to another, but also a deeper sense of fulfilment. Each one of us is unique and is made happy by a different experience, yet some people tend to be happier than others even through hard times. Do happy people share some common traits? It does appear so. Those who report feeling happy are generally Open to learning new things Find joys in the small things in life. Have healthy relationships. Have fewer expectations and do not register small annoyances. Tend to go with the flow. Practice ...