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What makes you happy? Everyone wants to be happy. But how, exactly, does one go about it? Here, psychologists, journalists, Buddhist monks and more gives answers that may surprise. Watch now. Add to list. 20:51. Dan Gilbert. The surprising science of happiness.
Jan 18, 2021 · Handy Hints for Humans. Happiness. The 10 Vital Happiness Rules. How to stay happy, regardless of the circumstances. Posted January 18, 2021|Reviewed by Ekua Hagan. The most important thing to...
- Atalanta Beaumont
- Does Leading A Virtuous Life Make You Happy?
- An Alternative View on Happiness: Epicureanism
- Having Fun Is A Modern-Day Expression of Epicurean Happiness
In regard to well-being (note: I use the term well-being and happiness interchangeably, which may irk some academics), Aristotle proposed eudaimonia—of leading a virtuous life—as the pinnacle of happiness. The notion of living a meaningful and fulfilling life (e.g., making genuine social connections, excelling in one’s capabilities, being morally s...
As Aristotle approached the peak of his philosophical career, another great influential thinker was born in ancient Greece: Epicurus. For Epicurus, happiness was not necessarily about achieving great fame, success, or mastery, but from ataraxia—a state of being completely free from anxiety or fear. He proposed a more hedonic, as opposed to a eudemo...
Results from numerous studies with hundreds of participants I conducted for the past five years repeatedly show that happiness is achieved not only through meaningful pursuits but also through distinct types of pleasure. In particular, the psychological experience of having fun somewhat reflects the philosophy of Epicurus. As discussed in my previo...
What makes a good life? Lessons from the longest study on happiness. 47,388,517 views |. Robert Waldinger |. TEDxBeaconStreet. • November 2015. Read transcript. Talk details. Watch next. 18:53. 21.9M views | Feb 2013. The secret to desire in a long-term relationship. Esther Perel. 18:58. 17.5M views | Sep 2015.
