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What is the true meaning of happiness?
"The article provides several suggestions for enhancing happiness. Topics discussed include information on correlation of happiness with chemical and electrical process in the brain; scrolling through social media activates the brain's ancient motivation-and reward system, and only gives us momentary pleasure; and recommendation for practicing kindness, and forgiveness into an interpersonal relationship (Booth, 2019)."
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(Ikwuonwu, n.d.)
"The author examines the real meaning of happiness. She talks about the different definitions of happiness, how registered psychotherapist Chantée Dardaine actively practises happiness, and top ten reasons for being happy according to the IPSOS 2022 Global Happiness Survey including physical health and well-being, mental health and well-being, and relationship with partner/spouse (Shaffer, 2024)."
"The article provides information on the factors that contribute to happiness and its benefits, highlighting that 50 percent of happiness is determined by genetic factors, 10 percent by external circumstances, and 40 percent by intentional activities and choices. It emphasizes the importance of developing a positive mindset and intentional practices to cultivate happiness (Lajugie, 2023) ."
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"The article states that true friendships have the ability to enhance one's health and happiness. It mentions that as men age, their tendency to develop limited intimate relationships may result in loneliness, causing detrimental effects on their health. (Paynter et al., 2023)."
"The article discusses the TEDx talk with British model, actress, and musician, Kate Elizabeth Hallam about her life journey. It is reported that she has raised money for several cancer charities and is the ambassador for the Anthony Nolan Bone Marrow Trust to raise awareness for leukemia sufferers who needed donors. (Hallam, 2022)."
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"Objectives: In this study, we explored the lived experiences of older adults engaged in lifelong learning programs using the Orientations to Happiness (OTH) framework. (Obhi, Hardy et al., 2021)".
"Exposure to nature is associated with improved psychological well-being and positive body image. Here, we examined whether everyday exposure to natural environments is associated with state body image outcomes (and, for comparative reasons, state happiness) using an experience sampling method. (Stieger et al. , 2022)".
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"The article from Macrobiotics Today discusses the concept of happiness through the lens of endurance, as taught by George Ohsawa. It emphasizes that true happiness requires developing endurance beyond sensory pleasures, and suggests that a good diet and understanding personal limitations are essential for cultivating this endurance and achieving lasting happiness. "
"If the past few years have taught us anything, it's that the typical avenues to happiness—travel, big gatherings, career achievements—aren't always readily accessible. But honestly (and here's where we go deep), it wouldn't matter if they were, thanks to a pesky thing called hedonic adaptation. That's the idea that after the initial euphoria from a new win in your life, the great mood it inspires fades over time, per researchers. It's also why winning the lottery or dating someone "out of your league" can't guarantee long-term happiness beyond the initial thrill. In that way, many of us learned we can be happier with less if we focus on the right things (read: the less-sparkly, counterintuitive stuff). And that's a good skill to have now and in the future. Curious where your elephant of happiness is hiding? Might be in your daily grind, in the way you think about your mortality, or even in your approach to positivity (Blades, et. al, 2022)."
"If the past few years have taught us anything, it's that the typical avenues to happiness—travel, big gatherings, career achievements—aren't always readily accessible. But honestly (and here's where we go deep), it wouldn't matter if they were, thanks to a pesky thing called hedonic adaptation. That's the idea that after the initial euphoria from a new win in your life, the great mood it inspires fades over time, per researchers. It's also why winning the lottery or dating someone "out of your league" can't guarantee long-term happiness beyond the initial thrill. In that way, many of us learned we can be happier with less if we focus on the right things (read: the less-sparkly, counterintuitive stuff). And that's a good skill to have now and in the future. Curious where your elephant of happiness is hiding? Might be in your daily grind, in the way you think about your mortality, or even in your approach to positivity (Blades, et. al, 2022)."
(Adriane, n.d.)
(Silliman, n.d.)
"Check those holiday gifts: if you received one that can get you started on a new hobby, it might be the gift that keeps on giving. A study published online Sept. 11, 2023, by Nature Medicine suggests that having a hobby is good for your health, mood, and more (Having a hobby tied to happiness and well-being, 2024)."
"Check those holiday gifts: if you received one that can get you started on a new hobby, it might be the gift that keeps on giving. A study published online Sept. 11, 2023, by Nature Medicine suggests that having a hobby is good for your health, mood, and more (Having a hobby tied to happiness and well-being, 2024)."
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"A bird walking in the grass near a fence" Photo by Abraham Ikwuonwu on Unsplash
"A blurry photo of water with a green background" Photo by Juan Chavez on Unsplash
"A close up of a pink flower with a yellow center" Photo by Nicholas Sorrenti on Unsplash
"A person sitting on a couch with a laptop" Photo by Surface on Unsplash Banner photo "Kildare Village, Kildare, Nurney Road, County Kildare, Ireland" by Sophi Raju is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
"Aihara, H. (2023). Eight Fold Path to Happiness. Macrobiotics Today, 64(5), 15–18.
"Ballon on Sky" Photo by Luca Upper on Unsplash
Blades, N., Slepian, M., Schlossberg, N., & Latifi, F. (2022). Happiness, Redefined. Women’s Health, 19(3), 69–75.
"Bokeh photography of person holding sparkler" Photo by Aron Visuals on Unsplash
Booth, S. (2019). What Is the True Meaning of Happiness? Health, 33(2), 44–49.
"Good Vibes Only Text" Photo by Mark Adriane on Unsplash
Hallam, K. E. (2022). In Pursuit of Happiness. Heartfulness Magazine, 56–59.
Having a hobby tied to happiness and well-being. (2024). Harvard Health Letter, 49(3), 8.
Lajugie, S. (2023). Create the Habit of Happiness. Heartfulness Magazine, 42–45.
Obhi, H. K., Hardy, A., & Margrett, J. A. (2021). Values of lifelong learners and their pursuits of happiness and whole-person wellness. Aging & Mental Health, 25(4), 672–678. https://doi.org/10.1080/13607863.2020.1711868
Paynter, B., Nelson, K., St. Clair, J., Kita, P., Flax, P., Samuel, E., & Joyce, G. (2023). The Age-Defying, Happiness-Generating Power of True Friendships. Men’s Health, 38(3), 78–83.
"Red love neon light signage" Photo by Stan B on Unsplash
Shaffer, D. K. (2024). Holistic happiness WHAT MAKES US FEEL HAPPY? Alive: Canada’s Natural Health & Wellness Magazine, 501, 10–14.
"White green and blue box" Photo by Wafer WAN on Unsplash
"Woman Riding on Swing during Sunset" Photo by Noah Silliman on Unsplash
Stieger, S., Aichinger, I., & Swami, V. (2022). The impact of nature exposure on body image and happiness: an experience sampling study. International Journal of Environmental Health Research, 32(4), 870–884. https://doi.org/10.1080/09603123.2020.1803805
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