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A full tank of happiness is an inner state that we can cultivate. It provides us with peace and balance, benefits physical and mental health, promotes career success and social connections. Many people believe that happiness is a necessary goal in life, even putting the pursuit of it on par with life and liberty in… Continue reading Happiness is a Full Tank

Happiness is the feeling of contentment and joy that comes from living a life full of meaning and purpose. It also includes self-respect, forgiveness, modesty, hope and gratitude. Some worry that promoting happiness in public policy would amount to paternalism, and that governments should leave matters of personal well-being up to the autonomous individual. Others… Continue reading Happiness is a Full Tank

A full tank of gas not only feels good. It also benefits your health, boosts career success and improves your relationships. But what exactly does happiness look like? Some theories differ on this point. One approach, called hedonism, defines happiness as pleasure-feelings. Others, such as the emotional state theory, depart from hedonism in various ways.… Continue reading Happiness is a Full Tank of Gas

Many people would like a tangible, objective metric of happiness. This metric could make it possible for a country to compare itself to others in terms of the quality of life experienced. Happiness is a state of contentment, peace, joy, or fulfillment. This view departs from hedonism in that it doesn’t associate happiness exclusively with… Continue reading Happiness is a Full Tank

A full tank of gas means you can drive a long distance without having to stop for fuel. This saves time and money, and helps you stay safe on the road. Some philosophers are skeptical of claims that happiness matters for well-being. They object that a hedonistic or emotional state theory of happiness is too… Continue reading Happiness is Like a Full Tank

When you’re on a road trip and your fuel gauge starts creeping closer to “E”, tension mounts. Numbers like gas prices, miles to drive and days until your next paycheck race through your head. Some may worry that state efforts to promote happiness tamper with citizens’ autonomy and amount to paternalism. Other concerns revolve around… Continue reading Happiness is a Full Tank

A full tank of happiness is good for you and others around you. It improves your health, boosts your work performance and fosters close relationships. Happiness is a new focus for psychology and the field of behavioural economics. Previously, the emphasis was on pathology and reducing negative mental states. 1. Fill Your Tank Whether it’s… Continue reading Happiness is a Full Tank

Happiness is not a feeling of pleasure, a quick hit of excitement, or the satisfaction from getting something you want. It’s more like a full tank. While you may not be able to control your genetically acquired gloominess, research suggests that more than half of your happiness depends on things that are within your control.… Continue reading Happiness is a Full Tank

Happiness is an electrifying and elusive state. Philosophers, theologians, and psychologists have devoted their lives to trying to pin it down. One school of thought, hedonism, identifies happiness with pleasure. Another theory, the emotional state view, departs from hedonism and focuses on a person’s overall mood. Then there are those who think that life satisfaction… Continue reading Happiness is a Full Tank

Happiness is not something that can be measured objectively. It can be influenced by your genetics, circumstances, or intent. It is not always easy to find the time to make happiness a priority. However, it is important to understand that happiness takes a conscious effort to achieve. Joy comes from doing inner work and aligning… Continue reading Happiness is a Full Tank