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ADDITIONAL INFO 

What is Happiness – Positive Psychology

Introduction

Happiness is a state of well-being, and it has many different definitions. Some people think of happiness as being content or joyful, while others may see it as something more complex than that. However you define happiness, there are some important things to consider:

What is happiness?

When you think of happiness, what do you see? A beautiful sunset? A smile on your face? Maybe the sound of laughter or music?

Happiness is a subjective state of mind. It’s different for everyone, and it can be experienced in many different ways. For example, some people may feel happy when they’re spending time with their family and friends; others may enjoy their job or hobbies; still others may feel contented by simple things like spending time outdoors or reading a book.

The important thing to remember is that happiness comes from within—it’s not something that someone else creates for us just because they want us to be happy!

Happiness is a state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy.

Happiness is a state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy. It’s an ongoing feeling that you can learn to cultivate and maintain, regardless of your circumstances.

It’s important to remember that happiness isn’t something you can force yourself into; it’s something you experience as a result of your thoughts and actions—and it won’t last forever. However, there are ways you can improve your chances of achieving longer-lasting happiness:

Although happiness has many different definitions, it is often described as including the following elements:

Happiness, in its most basic sense, is an emotional state of mind. It’s a subjective experience that can be described in many ways and may or may not have a specific definition. While there are many theories on what makes people happy (e.g., money, success), one thing remains true: happiness isn’t something you can control or achieve by yourself.

Happiness is an important part of our lives because it allows us to enjoy life more fully and work toward goals with greater ease than if we were unhappy or stressed out all the time—and this allows us to live happier lives overall!

Positive emotion – feeling joy, contentment, and gratitude.

Positive emotion – feeling joy, contentment, and gratitude. These emotions can be experienced in the moment or remembered later on. They also don’t just mean happiness – they include other positive feelings like contentment, love and appreciation. Positive emotions are a source of energy and vitality that help us feel good about ourselves as well as our lives; they may even increase our chances of success at work or school!

Engagement – being fully absorbed in challenging and important activities.

Engagement is a key component of happiness. Engagement refers to being fully absorbed in challenging and important activities, such as working or playing an instrument. You can be engaged in an activity when you’re focused on it for a long period of time—for example, if you were reading this article instead of checking your phone every few minutes (which would make you unhappy).

Engaging in challenging and important activities can help people live happier lives because they help them feel more satisfied with their lives overall. This can also lead to improved physical health as well as mental wellbeing such as improved sleep quality, lower stress levels and better relationships with others.

Relationships – strong, deep connections with others.

Relationships are important. We need them to feel happy, healthy and fulfilled.

• Strong, deep connections with others – this includes friends and family members as well as colleagues and neighbours

• How to build strong relationships: Be caring; be honest; give compliments; listen carefully when people speak; show appreciation regularly

How to maintain strong relationships: Be consistent in showing appreciation for the things your loved ones do for you – whether it’s helping out around the house or simply listening when they talk!

Meaning – using your strengths and talents to serve a purpose greater than yourself.

Meaning is the sense of purpose, mission or calling that drives us to be. It’s what makes us want to get up in the morning and go do something meaningful.

It can be hard to remember how we felt when we didn’t have meaning—but it doesn’t take much time for our sense of purpose to fade away if we don’t have someone or something keeping us going. And many people are simply not aware of their own potential as leaders or problem solvers because they haven’t been challenged enough with opportunities for growth and development in their careers (or life itself). The more frequently you challenge yourself by taking on new challenges or helping people through difficult times, the more likely it will be for this feeling of “being here for a reason” to be created within yourself!

Conclusion

The bottom line is that happiness is not a feeling, but rather a state of mind. It’s the feeling you get after solving a problem or accomplishing something difficult, or making a decision to pursue something important. It’s knowing that even when things don’t go your way, there are still opportunities ahead for success because you have faith in yourself and your abilities. And as humans, we naturally tend toward optimism over pessimism (even though it might feel like the latter at times).