Top 12 Ways Consciousness Brings Greater Happiness
Happiness is a complex and multifaceted emotional state characterized by feelings of joy, satisfaction, contentment, and fulfillment – the presence of pleasure and the absence of pain. Let’s take a look at different views of happiness.
Biological perspective: happiness is often linked to the brain’s reward systems. Neurotransmitters such as dopamine, serotonin, and endorphins play key roles in regulating mood and the feeling of happiness.
Sociocultural perspective: happiness is derived from success at what is valued in that community.
Psychological perspective: Positive psychology identifies several components of happiness, such as positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and accomplishments (often summarized by the acronym PERMA). In research, happiness is measured by subjective well-being, which includes cognitive evaluations of one’s life (life satisfaction), as well as the presence of positive emotions and the absence of negative emotions. These elements are often ascribed to having a meaningful life.
Spiritual perspective: happiness is associated with a connection to a higher power or the divine. This connection can bring a profound sense of purpose, meaning, and fulfillment.
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