Happiness is a universally pursued human experience, but its roots extend far beyond fleeting pleasure. Modern psychological research reveals that happiness is a multi-dimensional concept, encompassing positive emotions, personal engagement, interpersonal relationships, meaning in life, and personal achievement. The deepest and most peaceful happiness lies in quietly observing the world and humanity, slowly savoring its beauty and harmony. This happiness, at first glance, may seem ordinary, but in fact, it is profound and enduring.
Pleasure is sensory satisfaction and joy, a relatively intuitive positive emotion.
It is the "little joys" of life, an important part of a happy life, and also the part we can most easily create.
Eating a sweet little cake, taking a comfortable afternoon nap, listening to your favorite music, listening to the rain, watching the scenery—all these can bring you pleasure.
We can also experience a different kind of happiness through social interaction and emotional connections with others.
Positive psychology research shows that the happiest 10% of people almost all have close life partners; good relationships can nourish a person. Therefore, if you feel lonely and bored, why not try starting to change things by making a new friend?
- A sense of meaning brings happiness
When we help strangers, give food and water to the homeless, or participate in volunteer service, these actions may not bring us tangible benefits, but they bring us a joy that arises from the bottom of our hearts.
When we are certain that our actions have a positive impact on others and society, we believe in our own power and feel joy for what we have done. Our self-worth is truly shaped and realized.
- Happiness is time spent with family and friends
Family and friendship are the most important emotional bonds in our lives, giving us warmth and strength. The warmth of family reunions and the joy of chatting with friends are moments that make us feel incredibly happy and empowered.
- Finding your life's mission
This is happiness at the top of Maslow's hierarchy of needs, and it's also the source of happiness that I find most meaningful. It is your life's mission, even surpassing all external material happiness.
Finding your life's mission is not something that happens overnight; it requires continuous self-exploration, reflection, and experimentation. We may lose our way in setbacks, but this is precisely the time to test us. Find it, and it will amplify our happiness.
- To have more happiness in life, do less "arithmetic."
Many things in life cannot be calculated. Water that is too clear has no fish, and a person who is too discerning has no followers. We should let go of those petty calculations and use a relaxed and carefree heart to feel the beauty of life. Then happiness will blow into our hearts like a spring breeze.
Slow down life. Live your 20s when you're 20, and your 25s when you're 25. Don't be constantly thinking about and worrying about what you'll be like at 25. Don't run around for the "future" and forget to see the scenery along the way. Don't destroy your current peaceful and happy life for the sake of a so-called beautiful "future." The future belongs to the future; the present is ours.
- Be positive and optimistic
Maintain a positive attitude towards everything. No matter what difficulties or adversities you encounter, you should see the positive side.
What is optimism? Optimism is seeing through the essence of life, yet still loving it; living means doing your best to illuminate life's path.
- Enjoy the joy of anticipation
Filling our hearts with wonderful fantasies about an upcoming trip, or looking forward to how we'll look after successfully losing weight, gives us a unique feeling about happiness. Like the soft light of dawn, it brings warm comfort to our souls; the joy of anticipation is indescribable.
