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A robust (and growing) body of research suggests that feeling joyful has a variety of health perks for the individual, and benefits those in their immediate circle. It can even boost longevity.
1. They are grateful for what they have
We can find happiness in many things, but it’s not in a new car, a bigger house or even finding the perfect partner. These things provide temporary bursts of dopamine and a fleeting sense of contentment, but they don’t encapsulate true happiness.
Instead, people who have a full tank of happiness rely on internal factors like gratitude and optimism. They are also flexible and resilient, able to bounce back from challenges and setbacks.
To build emotional strength, try making small changes to your daily routine that will create lasting happiness. For example, a simple habit like thinking of three good things about your day (even if they’re tiny) or taking a walk in nature is proven to increase happiness levels. You could also give a monthly commitment to help others or treat yourself with kindness. These habits will rewire your brain to be more receptive to happiness. This makes it easier to create a sense of well-being no matter what life throws your way.
2. They are not constantly seeking happiness from external things
Whether it’s exercising at least once a week or volunteering on the third weekend of every month, finding happiness can be as simple as making it part of your regular routine. Research has shown that even small habits can have a significant impact on your happiness.
Some people think that happiness comes from having a lot of materialistic things, like a nice house or car. While those are important, they cannot provide lasting happiness on their own. Rather than chasing these external sources of happiness, happy people focus on internal sources of happiness such as good relationships and experiences.
Realizing that happiness is an inside job allows individuals to create a sense of contentment that’s less likely to be shaken by life’s daily ups and downs. This type of happiness also offers long-term benefits such as improving mental and physical health. These are all important to a happy, healthy life.
3. They are not afraid of challenges
Many governments and international organizations now measure population happiness using large scale surveys. It is a common claim that the happiness measures in these reports correlate well with life satisfaction, which is what Jeremy Bentham was after when he suggested that public policy should seek to maximize hedonistic calculus, and Thomas Jefferson put the “pursuit of happiness” on the same level as liberty in the Declaration of Independence. Objections to these policies raise concerns that they may be paternalistic by taking away citizens’ freedoms (economic growth, for example) in favor of happiness, but it is not clear how much these policy initiatives actually compromise individual autonomy.
People sometimes pull back from joy, believing that disaster will always be lurking around the corner. This instinctive retreat from happiness is a recognized psychological pattern. It is not a healthy response to the complexities of the world.
4. They are not afraid of failure
Happiness is a mental state that can be cultivated, just like other emotions. When you’re happy, your physical health improves, you experience greater career success and more rewarding relationships with friends and family. You also radiate a positive aura that benefits those in your inner circle and beyond – your neighbours, the grocery store workers you interact with, and even complete strangers.
A hybrid theory of happiness differs from hedonism in that it takes all the various components of subjective well-being into account rather than restricting them to pleasures. This approach, however, raises some concerns of its own.
For one, it’s not clear how much the different elements of subjective well-being matter for human well-being – or how many people have the resources to attain them. Worries about paternalism also surface, with some arguing that states should focus on affording citizens the opportunity to pursue happiness and leave its actual attainment up to them. Others worry that a pursuit of happiness might erode important values such as fairness and realism.