Category: Happiness

‘If you have health, you probably will be happy, and if you have health and happiness, you have all the wealth you need, even if it is not all you want.  Elbert Hubbard. happiness and health go hand-in-hand? It is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle because you have less of a chance to…

This paper will present and respond to the arguments put forward by Frederic Lenoir in the chapter titled, Can the Quest for Happiness Make Us Unhappy? in his book Happiness: A Philosopher’s Guide that seeks to answer the question of authentic happiness. The author argues that in modern society, people can become unhappy while pursuing…

Do you have some spare change or extra time on your hands? If so, deciding to spend it on someone else might make you happier than spending it on yourself. The following literature review addresses that topic: the effects of prosocial behavior on peoples happiness in light of three scientific articles. Simply put, the first…

Chinese philosopher Confucius explored what is needed to achieve happiness and sustain it. He believed that happiness is largely down to the individuals moral innocence and place within society rather than the individuals desires. Confucius looks at multiple ways to develop good character throughout our lives by increasing our place in society and thus increasing…

Mankinds superfluous yet multifarious hounding for felicity has been a constant throughout history. Singapores stressful lifestyle and long working hours often leave one little time to indulge. Yet, contrary to Aristotles Nicomachean ethics, I believe happiness is achievable by all without the dedication of ones entire life. Happiness is intrinsically important for me as a…

Mental Health is a positive idea. The idea is socially characterized, yet by and large identifies with the delight throughout everyday life, capacity to adapt to stresses and pity, the satisfaction of objectives and potential, and a feeling of association with others (Jenkins, 2007).Cutts and Mosaley (1978) has characterized emotional wellness as a ‘capacity to…

Have you ever thought about what truly is happiness? I believe that at one point in time everyone would have come across this question. Everyone would like to be happier, including me. Happiness is important to me because it helps to protect my mental well-being. In this essay, I would like to explain my definition…

Aristotle was a Greek philosopher that lived in the fourth century BC of Ancient Greece. He spent his life analyzing different philosophical texts; which led to his work on a good human life and happiness. Aristotle believed that in order to achieve a good human life we must be a good human being through our…

Jenny Santi in her article The Secret to Happiness Is Helping Others states that helping others may seem like it doesnt make a big different on making our lives happier, but it has a huge impact. When it seems as if we are forced to give back to others, it doesnt make us happy which…

Being happy and optimistic is not a reflection of the circumstances we find ourselves in. It is a choice. Its both the easiest and most difficult choice one could ever make. When learning for the first time how to do it, choosing to be optimistic no matter what can feel like it requires us to…