"How to Be Happy"
"Factors that don't correlate much... age, gender, parenthood, intelligence, attractiveness, money (above the poverty line)
Factors that correlate strongly include: genetics, love and relationship satisfaction, work satisfaction"
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"Factors that don't correlate much... age, gender, parenthood, intelligence, attractiveness, money (above the poverty line)
Factors that correlate strongly include: genetics, love and relationship satisfaction, work satisfaction"
lesswrong.com/posts/ZbgCx2nt…
"Extroversion is among the best predictors of happiness, as are conscientiousness, agreeableness, self-esteem, and optimism."
Happiness is subjective and relative. Happiness is not determined by objective factors, but by how you feel about them
Happiness is subjective and relative. Happiness is not determined by objective factors, but by how you feel about them
"Flow and mindfulness
being "lost in the moment" may provide some of your happiest moments ... when you're not in flow, taking a step outside the moment and practicing "mindfulness" - that is, paying attention - can reduce chronic pain and depression, reduce stress and anxiety"
being "lost in the moment" may provide some of your happiest moments ... when you're not in flow, taking a step outside the moment and practicing "mindfulness" - that is, paying attention - can reduce chronic pain and depression, reduce stress and anxiety"
"How to be happier... an enormously complex thing.
Worse, we must remember the difference between experienced happiness and remembered happiness.
There is no simple fix for unhappiness; no straight path to bliss.
Happiness will be achieved differently for different people."
Worse, we must remember the difference between experienced happiness and remembered happiness.
There is no simple fix for unhappiness; no straight path to bliss.
Happiness will be achieved differently for different people."
"Some methods for becoming happier:
Develop the habit of gratitude. Savor the good moments throughout each day
Find your purpose and live it.
Find a more fulfilling job.
Go outside and move your body.
Practice mindfulness regularly
Avoid consumerism."
Develop the habit of gratitude. Savor the good moments throughout each day
Find your purpose and live it.
Find a more fulfilling job.
Go outside and move your body.
Practice mindfulness regularly
Avoid consumerism."
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