Just like a car, you should always keep your happiness tank full. Happiness improves your life in many ways – it brings physical and psychological health benefits, helps you achieve more at work and makes for deeper relationships. Happiness is a difficult emotion to pin down. It is hard to measure and people from around… Continue reading Happiness is a Full Tank

Happiness is a full tank is an excellent book by Gwen Brooks. It discusses happiness and its role in life. Joy is a deeper emotion that comes from within and is connected to living a more authentic life. Psychologists have arrived at some surprising conclusions in their research on predictors of happiness. Many of the… Continue reading Happiness is a Full Tank

Keeping your fuel tank full is important. Running on empty puts you at risk of getting stranded and can impact your health. Philosophers, theologians and psychologists have long sought to define happiness. More than just positive mood, some theories of happiness include a sense of meaning and depth of contentment. 1. Invest in yourself When… Continue reading Investing in Yourself

Happiness is one of the most important things in life. It can affect everything from mental well-being to physical health. Jeremy Bentham believed that public policy should try to maximize happiness, and Thomas Jefferson put the pursuit of happiness on par with life and liberty in the Declaration of Independence. Philosophical interest in happiness has… Continue reading Happiness is a Full Tank

Filling up your tank isn’t always easy. But happiness is worth the effort. Happiness is an electrifying and elusive state. Philosophers, theologians, and psychologists have long sought to define it. A whole branch of psychology – positive psychology – has been dedicated to pinning it down. Various theories suggest that happiness is sourced from different… Continue reading Happiness is a Full Tank

Getting to a happy place is like filling a tank. It’s about figuring out where you are currently, knowing what you can control and then changing your systems to better the way you are operating. Most people would agree that faith, family and friends add meaning and happiness to life. A good job is also… Continue reading Happiness is a Full Tank

Happiness is a tank that should always be filled. There are many ways to do so. Self-reports are one of the most common ways to measure happiness. So are analyzing biological markers and behavioral traits like smiling and helping others. Managing your mindset, calming your mind, building confidence and creating good relationships are all important… Continue reading Happiness is a Full Tank

For many decades – since the beginning of psychology as a discipline in the mid to late 1800s – much of our focus has been on pathology. It is time to change that. Psychologists have arrived at some surprising conclusions in their search for predictors of happiness. Some of the most obvious factors – wealth,… Continue reading Happiness is a Full Tank

Keeping a full tank of happiness means more than just feeling good. It also requires a mindset of self-regulation, prudence, forgiveness and humility. It’s true that not everyone will be happy all the time, but happiness is something all people can consciously pursue. Here are some tips to help you on your journey to a… Continue reading Happiness is a Full Tank

There is a lot of research that shows happiness matters. People who live happier lives tend to be healthier and more productive than those who do not. It’s easy to understand why this is so important. People who live happier lives are more resilient and able to overcome hardships. 1. Find the Positives There are… Continue reading Happiness is a Full Tank