The Art of Happiness
People have been trying to define happiness for many years. What is happiness? Its more than just having a positive mood, its a state of well-being that encompasses living a good life. True happiness is having a sense of meaning and deep satisfaction.
How does one achieve this state of happiness? Well research shows that people dont achieve the state of happiness without first experiencing a bit of discomfort first. Without the discomfort you dont learn to appreciate the good times as much. They say that money cant buy happiness, which is true, but it sure does help. Money gives people a peace of mind around the basics in life such as housing, food, and clothing. Other factors that contribute to happiness include genetic makeup, life circumstances, achievements, marital status, social relationships, and neighbors.
How much control do you have over your own happiness? Research shows that much of happiness is under personal control. Some things that have been shown to lead to happiness include indulging in small pleasures, challenging activities, goal setting, social ties, and finding purpose outside of oneself.
Discussion Questions:
What are things that make you feel happy?
What are some things that prevent you from being happy?
What can you do to increase the amount of happiness you feel?
@InvaderStitch
What are things that make you feel happy?
My beautiful partner, seeing her smiling even when she is struggling . My family, knowing they are all safe and happy.
What are some things that prevent you from being happy?
When my depression has down times, frustrates me to know even though I am stable I am still on medication and having some bad days.
What can you do to increase the amount of happiness you feel?
Think more positive in my life and always be who I want to be not who others want me to be.
@Hayley44
I'm so glad you're able to identify some things that make you happy and some ways that you can increase your happiness. Sometimes depression can be a challenge, especially when we're on meds and wish we maybe didn't have to be.
Thanks for the response :)
@InvaderStitch
What can I do to be happier? Humm. I think I can spend lots of time doing things that I like to do and eating the food that I like to eat. What would really make me happy now is to clean up the garage. I need to plan how I am going to do that and do it. Ok. I will.
Best to all 7 cuppers.......
@loyalDay5445
Those sound like great ideas!