Being Happy!

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The main purpose of everyone’s living is staying happy, it is the most essential thing and directly or indirectly we strive for it. Happiness is a subjective experience - what brings elation to one person will not necessarily satisfy another - but from a psychological viewpoint, we must be able to quantify this state of mind in order to understand it.

But the question arises; do we really live our life to be happy or to show that we are happy?

If we are happy at certain situations which we desire and unhappy at situation we don’t desire. Is it really happiness?

Let us try to understand the ‘SCIENCE BEHIND HAPPINESS’


Happiness is a state of one’s mind. We do not look for it. We do not even have to chase it. Happiness, in truth, lies within ourselves starting from us and ending at us.

It is our inner feeling that creates happiness, along with how we interpret the events of life.

Presently, the happiness we all strive for is not happiness but temporary satisfaction, on which we have no control. And the thing which is so important to us and still not in our control is something we must get it right.

If we chase happiness in material things or people, our pursuit for happiness will never end.

 Why it Matters: Benefits of Happiness
Happiness signifies an increased enjoyment of life, which is of course beneficial in itself.
One study looked at wide-ranging research into happiness to better understand the link between happiness in successful people.
Researchers suggested that there may be a causal link between positive affect and success - that success not only brings happiness but that a person who is happy has a higher chance of achieving success than somebody experiencing negative effect.
Although they generally all agree on what happiness feels like—being satisfied with life, in a good mood, feeling positive emotions, feeling enjoyment, etc. found it difficult to agree on the scope of happiness.

However, for our purposes in this piece, it’s enough to work off of a basic definition that melds the Oxford Dictionary’s definition with that of positive psychologists: happiness is a state characterized by contentment and general satisfaction with one’s current situation.
Pleasure vs. Happiness
The association between the two makes sense, and it’s common to hear the two words used interchangeably outside of the literature; however, when it comes to the science of positive psychology, it is important to make a distinction between the two.
Happiness, as we described above, is a state characterized by feelings of contentment and satisfaction with one’s life or current situation.
On the other hand, pleasure is a more visceral, in-the-moment experience. It refers to the positive feelings we get from experiences like eating good food, getting a massage, receiving a compliment, or having sex.
Happiness, while not a permanent state, is a more stable state than pleasure. Happiness generally sticks around for longer than a few moments at a time, whereas pleasure can come and go in seconds.

Pleasure can contribute to happiness, and happiness can enhance or deepen feelings of pleasure, but the two can also be completely mutually exclusive. For example, you can feel a sense of happiness based on meaning and engagement that has nothing to do with pleasure, or you could feel pleasure but also struggle with guilt because of it, keeping you from feeling happy at the same time.

The Relationship Between Mental Health and Happiness

There is a strong relationship between mental health and happiness! When happy people are healthier, have better relationships, make friends more easily, and find more success in life, it’s easy to see why happiness and mental health are related.
The sources that contribute to happiness are the same as those that provide people with a buffer or protection against mental illness, which explains the close relationship between the two.
The close tie between mental health and happiness is reason enough to make happiness an important priority for parents, educators, researchers, and medical professionals alike, along with the simple fact that we all like to feel happy!

How to be Happy?
1. Practice gratitude 
It can be easy to forget all that you have if you are thinking about where you would rather be. Practicing gratitude can help you to change your focus and acknowledge all of the good things in your life, which will enhance your positive feelings about your life.

2. Concentrate on things, you can control
It can be easy to feel overwhelmed at times and dwell on the unpredictable. Worrying about things you can’t control isn’t helpful because, of course, you can’t do anything about them, which makes you focus on your doubts and weaknesses. Instead, think about things you can change or improve, and focus your energy on working on those.

3. Think about your values
Try to clarify what is important to you. This doesn’t mean material success, but thinking about the kind of person you want to be and the traits that you value in other people. Once you have identified those values, you can think about how you already fulfill them.

4. Go easy on yourself
Self-criticism can be useful, helping us find weaknesses and create the chance to correct them. Of course, too much self-criticism is damaging to your self-esteem and can make you more miserable. Remember that no one is successful all the time and that failing to live up to lofty goals doesn’t make you a failure.

5. Avoid negativity
Negative thinking is a common part of our lives, but it is also something you can control. Consider the different ways you think negatively about the world, and make the conscious decision not to think that way. 

6. Spend time with people you care about
One way to feel good about yourself is to interact with people who matter to you. Seeing friends and family who you care about (and care about you) is a great way to rejuvenate yourself, and think about the good times you have had with them.

“People can train themselves to be happier by changing the way they think and perceive the world.”

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