Gabby Nieblas
Linville/6
AP Lang
23 October 2017
Happiness
Happiness, What causes happiness? How do people stay happy? What even is happiness? Some people say the key to success is happiness. There are very firm believers that discourage that saying or just don’t believe in it. The major part to being happy is of course being happy. But, how can you actually be happy ? What does it take to get rid of all the negative thoughts and adhere to the positive ones. There is some advice you can take into consideration to live a so called “happy” life. If you choose to follow it, there’s no guarantee of “happily ever after”, but maybe a change in, let’s say diet. There are three major parts to consider when trying to live the happy life with less, well depression. We will call them the key factors to happiness.The first major key of course is, don’t expect happiness. That can quickly die down and the high expectation turn into a blubber on the ground. The second key to happiness is simply just acceptance, there needs to be this light switch in which you can flick on and off in life to be able to know what your boundaries are in order to be able to accept yourself. The third and final key is research yourself, figure out who you are and where you stand in this society it can make a huge difference knowing who you are.
Happiness is definitely a given. The first major key of course is, don’t expect happiness. That can quickly die down and the high expectation turn into a blubber on the grown. As a little kid, children ask for a wide range of things. They beg, cry, yell for them. As a parent you just want the kid to slightly shut up and in order for that to happen a little white lie has to be told. The child is finally happy and is so excited for that game, or that shopping trip eventually they realize there's no toy being given and the happiness wears off. In other cases there can be this senior in high school who finally got that job at a store in the mall that he/she wanted. As, excited as she is she rants and tells everyones about it posting pictures on social media in her uniform. Nevertheless, in 2 weeks she's just about done with her job, slacking off in three classes, barely making enough money, missing ASB
Have you ever truly sat and considered what makes you truly happy? Often times, people answer directly with the response of money. We say this without deeply considering all that we have to be grateful for. Happiness is not achieved through wealth instead through experiences, the family we love, and the nature that surrounds us, literature has created a great impact upon the ideals we consider to create our happiness.
Happiness is not something that only lucky people come across, but rather, happiness is uncovered through a positive mindset and an optimistic outlook on life. People who take the time to appreciate the little things in life and view
Happiness is a key to everybodys life. Even the most depressed man on earth has a little happiness deep down inside. Its what keeps us striving to fulfil our needs and wants on an everyday basis. There is not one kid who does not get excited over a dollar to spend at the candy shop. What about the feeling of getting a promotion at your job, or even finding the cure for cancer. Being happy is not just healthy, but it is also rewarding for each and every individual. We strive to find anything that will turn a bad day to a good one. Individuals will compromise to attain their happiness. You can not get what you want without giving something first.
“Choose to be happy.” This is what mom has always said, since a very young age and still to this day she tells everyone. For so long, it was just “mom talk”, those things your mother says that is supposed to make you stop and think. Yet, being too young, dumb and full of it, to really understand what she means. Curiosity emerges and suddenly there is a need to understand what it really means to be happy, what constitutes Happiness? So follow up with some research, entering the bookstore, gliding in and out of the rows and rows in the self-help sections are others, asking the same question. What is happiness? Where does it come from, are we born with it or do we make it happen? Happiness is but a belief, an idea, a theory; but theories,
Its 5:00 p.m. on a Saturday evening and I’m patiently waiting at DiCicco’s, an Italian restaurant in Kingsburg California near CVS for my special guesses to arrive. As I patiently waited with a glass of water I saw Dalai Lama, C.S. Lewis, Gretchen Rubin, Daniel M. Haybron and Thomas Jefferson as the representative of the Founding Fathers walk through the door. We all gather at the dining table and we each got a glass of water, except for Mr. Thomas Jefferson he had a cup of tea. Few minutes later our dinner was served. I personally had Ruby salad, Dalai Lama had Giovanni’s Pasta, C.S. Lewis had Manicotti, Gretchen Rubin had the Italian green mixed salad, Daniel M. Haybron had Arianna’s Bella Pasta, and lastly Mr. Thomas Jefferson had Charbroiled Chicken Breast.
Happiness is a result that we deserved, furthermore, it becomes a motivation for us to keep trying and getting success in life.
As humans, it is our natural instinct to pursue happiness. Many people search for different ways to live a happier life. Some find joy in helping others, while others resort to materialism in order to feel happy. Interestingly enough, a research from Buffalo University and Northwestern University reveals that as people age, they tend to become happier and more satisfied with their lives. Study shows that our perception of happiness differ based on our genetics, culture, social status, and many other essential factors. According to a happiness and satisfaction survey conducted by The Harris Poll, of the 2,215 participants of the survey, only 34 % reported of being happy and satisfied. What is happiness anyway? Is there a recipe for a happier
In the chapter “Happiness is a Problem” Mark Manson, an American self-help author, blogger and entrepreneur, talks about both happiness and problem solving. He starts this chapter talking about the life of a prince who grew up getting everything he wanted but he never felt fully satisfied until he decided to live life as a bum. People have always been taught that if they think positive, good things will come to them. Manson thinks otherwise. Like the story about the prince, although he grew up in the life of luxury he still felt out of place while growing up because he was so used to being trapped in one place. Until he was able to experience the “outside world” he saw the not so positives. To be happy we need to be able to find something to
Inspirational and uplifting films with dynamic characters and emotionally charged themes have always been a mainstay at the box-office. High quality drama films are the category of indie films that actually make money. The public has embraced films such as Lost in Translation, Juno, Slum Dog Millionaire, and Little Miss Sunshine. Each of these highly acclaimed motion-pictures are at their roots, strong character driven dramas. Happiness Attainable is such a piece, and deals with many prevalent social issues while retaining threads of romance, adventure and suspense. It also features a feminine protagonist; a valuable asset in attracting a strong female and couple-oriented audience base.
Happiness is fluid, inconstant, and achievable. However, it cannot be reached through any one true way. Depending on who you are, there will be a different path you choose to take towards happiness. Or, if you make happiness a life commitment, there is no specific process that will help you progress any better than the others. Happiness cannot be found in any one thing because it is not any one thing. Happiness is an entity with significance in history, meaning, and scientific backing. It is not even complicated. Happiness can be achieved by anyone looking for it. And in the words of Polish actress Izabella Scorupco, “The most simple things can bring the most
Happiness is such a big part of our day to day lives. Sometimes, we are sad, angry or even scared.
Despite the fact that happiness seems unattainable, it can be as simple as being contented. It is something that comes from people’s action. People should do what they need to. They make things happen and pursue new understandings. They need to have a sense of purpose. Without purpose, everything is lost. If people have a sense of purpose in their life, they can easily fulfill their satisfactions. Satisfying their wants would make them happy. However, being happy is not all about satisfying people’s wants. It is also about being contented with what they have. The growth of happiness is directly proportional to acceptance and inversely to expectations (Fox, 2007). Acceptance of the things around a person, whether it is good or bad, can make one truly happy.
Maybe it was a sign, I speculated to myself. Laying on my terribly cozy bed, the all of the curiosity that I possessed traveled throughout my body immensely pondering the sincere meaning of happiness. What produces such a feeling, I could not wrap such an ambitious argument around my head. I could not process the result of this reaction and to what extent it had on one’s demeanour as a whole. An ample amount of people affirm that happiness comes from ambition and success. Whereas, others assert to that it is truly derived from seeking your passions and dreams. However, my own definition of happiness has been vastly altered from what I have always presumed it as. Now the question is prominent in my mind as my eyes flutter close and I softly drift off into a vacation full of joy, called sleep.
What is the secret? Again it’s the mindset. Those who are truly happy have the happiness mindset, while those aren’t happy lack the mindset. Roy Bennett, in his book, See It, Grab It, writes: “Happiness depends on your mindset and attitude. Happiness is in your mind, not in the circumstance.” So many things have been
As mentioned in previous statements, one of the most important factors as it relates to happiness, is determining what happiness means to you. Quite often when people are told to define “Happiness”, they refer to something of relevance to their work or relationships. Some may even say happiness is being able to purchase what you wish. As the saying goes “Money cannot buy happiness”, I guess some may beg to differ. So what exactly is happiness? Happiness can be defined in a variety of way, in most instances it revolves around tools required to live a meaningful and more balanced life. These tools may be: