What is happiness and where it comes from? Usually people tend to say that happiness comes from money or wealth, but it’s not true, actually happiness is a state of mind, calmness and tranquility.
For example, A house owner might desire a lovely cottage, whereas a bungalow owner might desire a luxurious property. As a result, the question arises as to where true human happiness and contentment might be found. In general, material opulence and wealth are thought to be the primary characteristics that lead to happiness. An affluent person has access to all of life's conveniences, privileges, amenities, and services. But does he consider himself truly content? Even if a wealthy person is the ruler of millions, he may be sad due to poor health. He is unable to appreciate all of life's pleasures due to his illness. In this universe, he sees himself as a convicted and cursed man. And he's much more concerned when he's surrounded by luxury. His mental state isn't improving. Rather, he is always in a depressed attitude.
Furthermore, humanity is a peculiar species. People forget to count the blessings they have. As a result, their desire to have and possess leads to aspirations, yet inability to attain those aspirations leads to frustration. Unhappiness and melancholy result from the desire for more goods and emptiness.
Happiness In Psychology
There are a lot of definitions according to psychologist. Some psychologist says that happiness is scientific term of well-being whether it is physical, emotional or mental well-being and some says that happiness is when you seek pleasure and avoid suffering, but there are problems with this statement there are two sides positive side is yeah you will get pleasure, but bad side is it is not associated with happiness.
Concepts Of Happiness
There are two concepts of happiness described by psychologists. Hedonic which means happiness is associated with pleasure and ignore the suffering or whatever happens in the life while on the other hand eudomonic is in which happiness is associated with leading purposeful and meaningful life.
How Can A Person Be Happy?
Happiness comes with sense of achievement, self-fulfillment, leading a meaningful, purposeful life and identity development. A person who spends money on others can feel happiness. A person who socially connects with people can achieve happiness because human is a social animal.
We should be grateful for what we have got from God, show some gratitude write positive things on a paper and ignore bad experiences of your life in that way you can feel happiness.
Do some physical activities like when you do exercise it releases endorphin and dopamine which triggers positive feelings in the body and reduce stress.
Is it important to be happy?
Yes, because happiness brings positive energies and with that energies you can benefit others and yourself. Being happy keeps you positive and more productive. It reduces cortisol levels. Studies show that in a stressful person, the hippocampus in the brain shrinks and, it minimizes the memory. So, happiness is important to keep yourself mentally and physically healthy.
We should welcome suffering in your life, learn from it and grow. Everyone should know the purpose of their lives and a true concept of happiness.
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