Happiness 😊
What Does It Mean To Be Happy?
hap·pi·ness (noun) - the state of being happy.
Happiness, in psychology, a state of emotional well-being that a person experiences either in a narrow sense, when good things happen in a specific moment, or more broadly, as a positive evaluation of one’s life and accomplishments overall—that is, subjective well-being. Happiness can be distinguished both from negative emotions (such as sadness, fear, and anger) and also from other positive emotions (such as affection, excitement, and interest). This emotion often co-occurs with a specific facial expression: the smile.
Happy people live with purpose. They find joy in lasting relationships, working toward their goals, and living according to their values. The happy person is not enamored with material goods or luxury vacations. This person is fine with the simple pleasures of life—petting a dog, sitting under a tree, enjoying a cup of tea.
Health and happiness are completely intertwined. That’s not to say that
people with illnesses can’t be happy, but that attending to one’s health
is an important—and perhaps underappreciated—component of well-being.
Researchers have identified many links between health and
happiness—including a longer lifespan—but it’s difficult to distinguish
which factor causes the other. Making changes to diet, exercise, sleep,
and more can help everyone feel more content.
Coded By Celine Motilal