Have a Happy Year - Really
Everything we humans do, we do in search of happiness. Trace back every action you take, every project you launch, every reaction to a fear and you’ll find the root cause of your action is for greater happiness.
There’s nothing wrong with that, that’s why we’re here. It’s not selfish and not self-serving in any negative way. When we’re happy we’re able to give more generously to others, and that makes us even happier, and then we can give more, and on, and on.
Happiness doesn’t just happen, it comes to us as a result (like everything else that comes to us) of how we think, what we say, the actions we take, and the way we feel. The world’s greatest philosophers have understood this about happiness for centuries. Now some great scientific minds are explaining the secrets of happiness and how we can become happier and sustain our happiness.
A series of articles on my Suite101 pages go into much more detail. For example, How to Fight Depression, Cheer Up, and Find Happiness describes the three components of happiness. The real secret of happiness is that human actions can result in greater sustained happiness, but only if the actions are the right type. Learn the secrets of happiness >>>
Add Finding Happiness to a Personal Growth Plan describes two proven strategies for becoming happier and includes five specific activities for greater happiness>>>
What is the Secret of Happiness? describes two more effective strategies for greater happiness>>>
What you choose to do has a big impact on personal happiness. Learn some happiness-generating activities you can use in Finding Happiness with Intentional Activities.
You might be surprised to learn that working on goals and forgiving the transgressions of yourself and others will lead to greater happiness. Read how in Happiness, Forgiveness, and Effective Goals.
