Am I happy enough?


 


  In today's world, it seems like everyone's on a never-ending quest for happiness. I mean, seriously, there was this study that found people value happiness above everything else in life. It's like a universal craving – we all just want to be happy or, at the very least, be seen as happy. The ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle had some interesting insights about happiness. He said there are basically two types of happiness: the quick, pleasure-packed kind and the long-term, meaningful kind.
So, let's break it down. The first type is all about instant gratification – doing what makes you feel good, practicing self-care, and living for the moment. It's like that delicious piece of cake you indulge in. Sweet, satisfying, but it disappears pretty quickly, right?
The second type of happiness, on the other hand, is about the long game. It's tied to actions that give your life a sense of purpose, value, and meaning. Think of it as the equivalent of planting a tree. It takes time, care, and effort, but the rewards last way longer.
Now, it's all about finding a balance between these two. Sometimes, we get caught up in seeking quick fixes for happiness – like that next Netflix binge or buying something fancy. But guess what? That kind of happiness usually fades away faster than a Snapchat message.
Instead, what you really want to do is focus on finding meaning and purpose in your life. Feeling like you're living the life you actually want, going with the flow, and being open to life's curveballs – that's where the good stuff lies.So, what is happiness, really? According to Kendra Cherry, it's a lot of things:

-It's feeling like you're living the life you wanted. 
-It's about going with the flow. 
-It's being open to new ideas and experiences. 
-It's finding satisfaction in your life. 
-It's enjoying positive, healthy relationships with people. 
-It's feeling like you're accomplishing your goals. 
-It's having a positive outlook, even when life throws lemons at you.
And if you can tick a few of these boxes, then hey, you're on the happiness train! But hold on, it's not just about listing these qualities. It's about having more positive experiences than negative ones. That's what truly makes you a happy camper.
Now, keep in mind that this blog is all about exploring different shades of happiness and how to achieve it. It doesn't delve into the complexities of mental health issues like anxiety or depression. But, hey, even if we're happier more often than we're not, we're headed in the right direction. That's when we can start tuning into ourselves, learning what our bodies and minds need to become the best possible version of us.

So, remember, don't worry, be happy. 😊



Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Oestrogen a women’s best friend…until it’s not

Image
  O estrogen : A Woman’s Best Friend… Until It’s Not? If there’s one hormone that has a chokehold on women’s bodies, it’s oestrogen. We hear about it all the time—especially when things go wrong. But what does it actually do, and why do we start feeling its effects more as we age? As a 32-year- old woman, I’ve been diving into this topic because, let’s be real, I want to know what’s coming and how to prepare for it. So, What Is Oestrogen? Oestrogen is one of the main female sex hormones, responsible for everything from regulating our menstrual cycles to keeping our skin plump and our bones strong. It’s produced primarily in the ovaries, and its levels fluctuate throughout our lives, affecting our mood, energy, metabolism, and even how we store fat. The thing is, when oestrogen is balanced, we don’t really think about it. But when it’s too high or too low, we definitely feel it—hello, mood swings, weight changes, and unpredictable periods! Oestrogen in Your 20s: The Pri...
Read more

The power of doing one hard thing a day

Image
The Power of Doing One Hard Thing a Day We’ve all been there—staring at our alarm clocks, contemplating if we really need to get up at 5 AM, or debating if we should actually go for that run in the freezing cold. Our brains love comfort, but guess what? Growth doesn’t happen in comfort. There’s actual science behind this—when you push yourself to do something difficult, you strengthen the part of your brain responsible for willpower, the prefrontal cortex. That’s right, the more you challenge yourself, the more you grow, both mentally and physically. The Goggins Effect Take David Goggins, for example. This man went from an overweight exterminator to an ultra-endurance athlete and former Navy SEAL by doing one hard thing after another. He didn't wait to feel  motivated —he got up and did the work, rain or shine, tired or not. He talks about callusing your mind, treating discipline like a muscle. The more you use it, the stronger it gets. And honestly, who doesn’t want a rock-solid m...
Read more

Suicide and the ones left behind

“People learn, early in their lives, what is their reason for being,” Paulo Coelho writes in The Alchemist. “Maybe that’s why they give up on it so early, too. But that’s the way it is.” Suicide is one of the most devastating losses a person can experience, and yet it remains one of the hardest things to talk about. When someone dies of natural causes, we may grieve, but we understand why it happened. There is an explanation, a medical reason, a tangible answer. But suicide? Suicide leaves a void filled with questions that will never be answered. It forces those left behind into an endless cycle of wondering, Why? I know this feeling well. I grew up in a world where suicide was something we didn’t talk about, despite it being the most traumatic event of my life. When my father died by suicide, the shock was unbearable, but what followed was something no one prepares you for—the endless unraveling of what-ifs, the deep ache of never knowing why, and the weight of a grief that neve...
Read more