… what makes us happy?
Strong effects are reported for:
engaging in activities that lead to our being in a “flow state”, which is a state in which we’re so focused on an activity that we lose track of time and the world around us;
engaging in tasks that activate our individual “signature strengths”, which are common character traits such as “love of learning” or “perseverance”, which can be developed and strengthened;
having the intrinsic motivation to achieve the tasks we’re faced with;
having a growth mindset, i.e. the belief that nearly all skills can be learned;
prioritising time over money, and spending money to buy us free time;
spending money on experiences as opposed to material purchases;
being kind to others;
strengthening our social connections;
taking sufficient sleep;
engaging in regular exercise;
eating nutritious meals;
being in or close to nature;
… what doesn’t make us happy?
Some of those are not necessarily what we might think:
having a certain income;
measurable indicators of achievement like good grades;
the perceived perfect job;
long commutes.
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