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

A full tank is important for a number of reasons. It reduces the risk of evaporation and contamination, helps to prevent overuse, and saves you money. But a full tank is also complicated. It’s difficult to measure and varies over time. For instance, the moment-by-moment intensity of our positive feelings is a big part of… Continue reading Happiness is a Full Tank

A full tank means more enjoyment in life and better performance. Happiness is a goal that everyone can strive for, and research shows it brings health perks, more career success, deeper relationships and much more. Yet it’s a difficult state to pin down. Philosophers, theologians, and psychologists have all sought to define it. 1. Take… Continue reading Happiness is a Full Tank

Keeping a full tank is important for many reasons. It can save you money and keep you safe. It can also help you maintain your vehicle longer. It can prevent your car’s key components from wearing down. Happiness is a mental state that is difficult to define. Some researchers argue that happiness can be derived… Continue reading The Importance of Keeping Your Happiness Tank Full

If you are unhappy, it’s time to change your fuel. For decades, psychology has focused on pathology and the negatives in life. But a new focus is emerging – happiness. But what exactly is happiness? Is it relaxing on the beach, fitting into a skinny jean, or landing that promotion? What Is Happiness? Happiness is… Continue reading Happiness is a Full Tank

There are many different ways of looking at happiness. Psychologists tend to use the term to mean contentment, well-being or satisfaction with life. Some philosophers define happiness as a kind of value, such as eudaimonia or virtue. Others focus on the experiences of happiness, such as pleasure and enjoyment. Some of the things that you… Continue reading Happiness is a Full Tank

Researchers use a similar method to measure happiness as automobiles do when calculating fuel consumption. They ask people to rate their current levels of happiness on a scale, from not happy at all to pretty happy. Defenders of hedonistic or emotional state views might argue that life satisfaction alone cannot suffice for happiness. But that… Continue reading Happiness is a Full Tank