Wednesday, April 6, 2011
The secret to happiness
Happiness is a complex and subjective state of well-being that encompasses feelings of joy, contentment, fulfilment, and satisfaction with life. It can be influenced by both external factors (such as relationships, achievements, and environment) and internal factors (such as mindset, gratitude, and personal values).
There are different perspectives on happiness:
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Psychological Perspective – Positive psychologists like Martin Seligman define happiness in terms of well-being, which includes pleasure, engagement, relationships, meaning, and accomplishment (PERMA model).
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Philosophical Perspective – Ancient philosophers like Aristotle described happiness (eudaimonia) as living a virtuous and meaningful life rather than simply experiencing pleasure.
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Neuroscientific Perspective – Happiness is associated with neurotransmitters like dopamine, serotonin, and endorphins, which regulate mood and emotional well-being.