Like a car, a full tank of happiness is essential for life. Happiness is a powerful and elusive state that philosophers, theologians, economists, and psychologists have sought to define. Everyone’s version of true happiness is a little different. However, there are a few habits that can help move you closer to happiness. 1. Appreciate what… Continue reading Happiness is a Full Tank

Happiness has long been considered an important part of well-being. The pursuit of happiness was even placed on par with life and liberty in the United States Declaration of Independence. A broad range of opinions on what makes us happy exist. One family of views, hybrid theories, attempts to reconcile diverging intuitions by identifying happiness… Continue reading Happiness is a Full Tank

Feeling happy has some serious perks: it promotes healthy relationships, fosters career success and helps you navigate challenging times. It also has a ripple effect, benefiting those close to you as well as complete strangers. Skeptics of the happiness claim sometimes focus on relatively weak conceptions of happiness, such as the notion that a bare… Continue reading Happiness is a Full Tank

The happiness of people varies widely. Genetic makeup, life circumstances, achievements, marital status, social relationships and individual ways of thinking all affect how happy you feel. However, most of us have some control over our happiness. A “full tank” means having a solid foundation of positive emotions, strong social connections, and fulfilling goals that align… Continue reading Happiness is a Full Tank

There are some schools of philosophy that deny the importance of happiness. These skeptics tend to focus on relatively weak conceptions of the term, including its association with positive emotions (which few hedonists would accept). Other people define happiness as more than emotions, such as contentment and achievement. Just like a car, happiness needs a… Continue reading Happiness Is A Full Tank

For a long time, happiness was considered an afterthought in psychology. Most of the field’s focus was on pathology and all that can go wrong in life. Research shows that people with a full tank of happiness trust more easily, have more monogamous relationships and are more caring. Unlike the car, these are traits you… Continue reading Happiness is a Full Tank

A full tank is about more than just a feeling of well-being. It’s also about achieving goals, staying healthy and developing close relationships. Happiness is good for everyone, from your friends and family to the people you interact with on a daily basis. Happiness is a complex concept, and it’s hard to measure. It is… Continue reading Happiness is a Full Tank

The simplest definition of happiness is a feeling of well-being or contentment. It can also be a sense of joy or satisfaction with life. Genetics, circumstances, achievements, marital status and social ties all influence how happy we feel. But research also shows that much of happiness is under our control. 1. Focus on the positive… Continue reading Happiness is a Full Tank

Happiness is a full tank is the motto of positive psychology, an emerging field that explores human flourishing. It asks how individuals can develop authentic relationships, find flow, achieve their goals, and cultivate life satisfaction. Feeling joyful has a number of perks: It’s been linked to healthier immune systems, less inflammation, and a longer lifespan.… Continue reading Happiness is a Full Tank

Having a full tank of happiness not only feels good, but research shows that it can help you live longer and have better health and relationships. It can also boost career success and improve the lives of those around you. Genetics, life circumstances and past experiences all play a role in happiness, but there are… Continue reading Happiness is a Full Tank