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

Happiness isn’t something that you have to earn or wait for. It’s like the fuel in your car – it always exists, but you have to make sure that your tank is full. Many scientists define happiness as a state of positive emotional experience and life satisfaction. However, there are many different theories on how… Continue reading Happiness is a Full Tank

There are a lot of things that contribute to happiness, like: managing one’s mindset, calming one’s mind, becoming more confident, using strengths, building good relationships and so on. Most of these are under one’s control. Doubts about happiness’ importance are often based on relatively weak conceptions of it, such as thinking that it is simply… Continue reading Happiness is a Full Tank

The happiness of a person is like the capacity of his fuel tank. Running on a low tank risks evaporation, contamination and even engine damage. For decades – since psychology became a science – the field primarily focused on pathology and on what goes wrong in people’s lives. Happiness has recently received more attention, however.… Continue reading Happiness is a Full Tank

Just like a car, it’s important to regularly check your happiness tank. The less fuel you have, the more likely it is to run out. Happiness brings many benefits, including greater physical and mental health, better work performance, career success and stronger social connections. It also has a ripple effect – people in our inner… Continue reading Happiness is a Full Tank