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The document discusses the importance of happiness as a critical aspect of health and well-being, highlighting theories such as Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and Positive Psychology. It defines happiness as an emotional state characterized by joy, satisfaction, and fulfillment, and outlines ways to cultivate it, including enjoying the moment and reframing negative thoughts. Additionally, it emphasizes the positive impacts of happiness on life satisfaction, health, and resilience.

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Happiness

The document discusses the importance of happiness as a critical aspect of health and well-being, highlighting theories such as Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and Positive Psychology. It defines happiness as an emotional state characterized by joy, satisfaction, and fulfillment, and outlines ways to cultivate it, including enjoying the moment and reframing negative thoughts. Additionally, it emphasizes the positive impacts of happiness on life satisfaction, health, and resilience.

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HAPPINESS

Olha Ryzhova, Anna


Pavlova
Happiness – recognized as
a critical part of health
and well-being.
The "pursuit of
happiness" is even given
as an inalienable right in
the U.S. Declaration of
Independence.
Psychologists have
proposed a number of
different theories to
explain how people
experience and pursue
happiness.
Maslow's
Hierarchy of
Needs
•People are motivated to
pursue increasingly
complex needs.

•The theory also stresses


the importance of peak
experiences or
transcendent moments
in which a person feels
deep understanding,
happiness, and joy.
Positive Psychology

learns ways to increase


positivity and helping people
live happier, more satisfying
lives.
What Is
Happiness?
emotional state
characterized by
feelings of joy,
satisfaction,
contentment, and
fulfillment.
Two key components of happiness
(or subjective well-being) are:

•The balance of
emotions
•Life satisfaction
Feeling
•like you are living the life you wanted
•that the conditions of your life are good
•that you have accomplished (or will
accomplish) what you want in life

How to Know If
You're Happy

•satisfied with your


life
•positive more than
negative
Types of Happiness

Joy
Excitement
Gratitude
Pride
Optimism
Contentmen
t
How to Cultivate Happiness
Enjoy the Moment
Reframe Negative Thoughts
Impact of Happiness

Positive emotions:
increase satisfaction with life.
lead to better health and longevity.
increase resilience. Resilience helps people
better manage stress.

People who report having a positive state


of well-being are more likely to engage in
healthy behaviors.
Happier mental states are linked to
increased immunity.
Improving Your
Happiness
Get Regular Exercise
Show Gratitude
Find a Sense of
Purpose
Some things you can do to
help find a sense of purpose
include:
Explore your interests and
passions
Engage
in prosocial and altruistic caus
es
Work to address injustices
Look for new things you
might want to learn more
THANK YOU FOR
ATTENTION

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