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Happiness is an electrifying and elusive state. Philosophers, theologians and psychologists have struggled to pin it down. One family of theories, called hybrid accounts, tries to strike a balance between different intuitions about happiness. These approaches usually identify happiness with both life satisfaction and emotional or hedonic state. But this approach has its own problems.… Continue reading Happiness is a Full Tank

Happiness is an electrifying but elusive state. Philosophers, theologians and psychologists have tried to pin it down for centuries. Skeptics object that hedonistic and emotional state views of happiness are too narrow, requiring no more than a bare majority of positive affect. Other objections worry about paternalism or the danger of a hybrid theory.

Just like a car with an empty fuel tank, our happiness can start to run sluggishly and even cause problems. That’s why it’s important to keep your life’s happiness tank topped up! This can be done by practicing the following research-backed habits: 1. Optimism Optimism is the belief that good things will happen and the… Continue reading Happiness is a Full Tank

Like a full tank of gas, happiness is a vital component to your health and well-being. Happiness is also a major predictor of success and life satisfaction. Happiness is a feeling of contentment and a sense that your needs are met. Studies have shown that being happy can lead to better physical and mental health,… Continue reading Happiness is a Full Tank

Happiness is defined as a state of contentment. This is different from pleasure or positive emotions. Happiness feels good and research shows it benefits your health, boosts productivity and enhances relationships. But it isn’t a goal you can just “get to”. Happiness requires intentionality. It’s like keeping a full tank of fuel. You’re Full of… Continue reading Happiness is a Full Tank

Happiness is a full tank, meaning it’s important to fill your life with positive emotions and a sense of contentment. It’s also a key driver of physical and mental health, career success and strong social connections. One way to cultivate happiness is by not comparing your life to others. No two lives are alike and… Continue reading Happiness is a Full Tank

Happiness is like a vehicle with a full tank. When it is empty, it is easy to lose control of the situation and become frustrated. Researchers measure happiness with surveys that ask people questions about their life satisfaction. Although the answers may be subjective, they do indicate a level of happiness that can be compared… Continue reading Happiness is Like a Full Tank

There are many things that can influence happiness, including genetics, life circumstances, achievements and social relationships. However, it’s important to remember that much of happiness is under your control. Having a full tank of happiness makes you more resilient in the face of adversity, benefits your physical and psychological health and helps cultivate positive relationships… Continue reading Happiness is a Full Tank

People all around the world define happiness differently. However, most of them describe it as feeling positive about their life overall. Like a car, happiness can only drive far when it has a full tank of fuel. A full tank also implies a balance of different life domains. Some research, including a 2020 study published… Continue reading Happiness is a Full Tank

Happiness has long been recognized as an important part of health and well-being. Indeed, the pursuit of happiness is explicitly enshrined in the Declaration of Independence. A number of different views have been proposed to explain how happiness works. These include hedonistic and emotional state theories, and hybrid theories that combine life satisfaction with domain… Continue reading Happiness is a Full Tank