From Sonja Lyubomirky’s book “The How of Happiness” Why are we so poor at attaining happiness? "If permanently boosting our happiness is so attainable, so within reach, why, you might ask, are we so poor at it? Why do we try so often and fail? The prime reason, I...
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The things you think will make you happier, won’t.
From Sonja Lyubomirky’s book “The How of Happiness” The things you think will make you happier, won't. Being Wealthy Won't Make You Much Happier. "Very wealthy people have a great deal more than the average person, but the research shows that they are not much...
I’ll be Happy When…I Find the Right Job.
From Sonja Lubomirsky's book "Myths of Happiness" I'll be Happy When...I find the Right Job. "The heart of this chapter is about the happiness myth that stokes this crisis point—namely, that whatever happiness may have eluded you thus far will materialize after you...
I’ll be Happy When…I’m Married to the Right Person
From Sonja Lubomirsky's book "Myths of Happiness" I'll be Happy When...I'm Married to the Right Person "As I describe below, even the happiest marriages cannot maintain their initial satisfaction level, and only with a great deal of energy and commitment can you...
Naval’s advice how to become Happy
From Naval Ravikant's "Almanack of Naval Ravikant" Naval Ravikant's advice how to become Happy: "The three big ones in life are wealth, health, and happiness. We pursue them in that order, but their importance is reverse." (p. 126) "Don't take yourself so seriously, ....
What activities will actually make you happier?
From Sonja Lyubomirky’s book “The How of Happiness” What activities will actually make you happier? Nurture Social Relationships. "One of the strongest findings in the literature on happiness is that happy people have better relationships than do their less happy...
What is Jonathan Haidt’s Happiness Hypothesis?
From Jonathan Haidt's "Happiness Hypothesis." What is Jonathan Haidt's Happiness Hypothesis? "people today devote themselves to the pursuit of goals that won’t make them happier, in the process neglecting the sort of inner growth and spiritual development that could...
What are Tal Ben Shahar’s key points for a Happier life?
From Tal Ben Shahar's "Happier" What are Tal Ben Shahar's Key Points For a Happier Life? Don't Prioritize Wealth! "Those for whom making money is the primary objective are less likely to actualize themselves and reach their full potential. They generally experience...
Are Materialistic people happier?
From Sonja Lubomirsky's book "Myths of Happiness" Are Materialistic People Happier? "materialists report less satisfaction and meaning in their lives, have emptier social relationships, are more insecure, and are less liked by others than people who are not...
Buy Experiences over Material Things
From Elizabeth Dunn's "Happy Money" Most people tend do buy material things such as homes, cars, tv's, gadgets, shoes, bags, and jewelry, over experiences. Is this a good idea? Studies Show Buying Experiences Yield More Overall Happiness Than Buying Material Things....