Happiness and Wellbeing Quiz

Happiness and Wellbeing

• Happiness is connected to several key ideas, including wellbeing
• Wellbeing is often used as another term for happiness
• Wellbeing includes positive emotions, good health, and personal growth
• It involves doing well individually and in groups
• It's about living a good life now and in the future, and adapting to change
• Wellbeing has five aspects: pleasure, satisfaction, calmness, enthusiasm, and energy

Full Life

• A "full life," according to Seligman, involves finding enjoyment and purpose in life while being active in meaningful activities

Pleasure

• This type of happiness stems from physical sensations through the five senses and body movements
• Its effect fades over time as we get used to it
• Often requires more intense experiences to feel the same level of pleasure

Higher Pleasure

• This type of pleasure is more mental than physical
• It comes from using skills and abilities to achieve meaningful goals
• Like physical pleasure, its effects decrease over time

Definition of Happiness

• Happiness is a personal feeling comprising three parts: strong positive emotions, few negative emotions, and a sense of life satisfaction

How to Increase Happiness

• Make Good Social Relationships: Positive relationships are key to happiness, strengthening bonds, reducing stress and anxiety, and boosting resilience
• Helping Others: Helping and showing compassion to others builds strong relationships, making you happier and bringing a sense of happiness due to a reward response in the brain

Other Factors for Happiness

• Forgiveness: Forgiving others reduces stress, improves relationships, and boosts mental/physical health

• Healthy Childhood: A loving, balanced childhood is a key factor in predicting a happy life

• Positive Thinking: Focusing on good things and using personal strengths increases happiness

• Healthy Environment: A supportive environment with reliable people, peace, good values, and economic stability is important for happiness

• Money: Money can lead to happiness by meeting needs and providing enjoyable things, but happiness isn't dependent only on increased wealth.

• Thankfulness: Gratitude to others or a higher power increases happiness by improving relationships, sleep, and optimism

• Good Breathing: Proper breathing reduces stress and anxiety, improving overall wellbeing

• Meaningful Life: A life with purpose helps people endure challenges and feel self-worth

• Self-Acceptance: Accepting oneself and avoiding inner conflicts is crucial for happiness

• Meditation: Meditation helps control the mind and body, triggering positive emotions in the brain.