In Pursuit of Happiness
Wrong- even psychologists and philosophers struggle to find a unitary definition.
Is happiness the result of the accumulation of happy moments? Do we find lasting happiness if we are successful or realize our dreams? Or means happiness that one has an inner calling and designs a meaningful life?
On this lens you will find snippets about happiness research.
Happiness Research
Two steps for more happiness
Write at least once a week about 5 things that you feel grateful for. Set aside a specific day and time to do that so that you won't forget (i.e. every Sunday after breakfast).
Researchers at the University of California recently published the results of an experiment about the impact of gratitude. Subjects in an experimental group that had such a gratitude journal for ten weeks reported an improved outlook on their life. They felt more optimistic about the future, slept better, spent more time exercising and had less health issues.
Step 2: Each morning, start your day by thinking about something fun that you will do during the day.
If you can't find anything already planned into your schedule, then add it. It doesn't need to be something big. Plan to call your best friend, go to your favorite joint for lunch or go to the movies in the evening. Just make sure that every day there is something that you do for your own enjoyment.
Children and Happiness
Happiness is not related to number of toys, money, fun
What has been the happiest event/moment/time in your life?
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More about Happiness
- Coaching for more clarity about your goals and values
- Website of Life and Career Coach Christiane Turnheim. Information about coaching. blog about topics like happiness, goals, success, life satisfaction.....
- Positive Psychology
- Prof. Martin Seligman's website. Seligman is the founder of Positive psychology. Website offers several free online happiness tests.

