According to Martin Seligman the answer is YES! :)\u00a0\u00a0Seligman is credited as the father of Positive Psychology. He has a systematic theory about why happy people are happy, and he \u00a0uses the scientific method to explore it. Through the use of exhaustive questionnaires, Seligman found that the most satisfied, upbeat people were those who had discovered and exploited their unique combination of \u201csignature strengths,\u201d such as humanity, temperance and persistence. 1, \u00a0The Pleasant Life<\/strong> is realised as the hedonist lifestyle where the \u00a0pleasure \u00a0is the primary or most important intrinsic\u00a0 Cultivate kindness<\/strong>. People who volunteer or simply care for others on a consistent basis seem to be happier and less depressed.\u00a0Although \u201ccaring\u201d can involve volunteering as part of an organized group or club, it can be as simple as reaching out to a colleague or classmate who looks lonely or is struggling with an issue.<\/p>\r\n \u00a02, We can remain pleasantly \u201cstuck\u201d at this stage or we can go on to experience the Good Life.\u00a0 So\u00a0keep moving, be active<\/b>. Regular exercise has been associated with improved mental well-being and a lower incidence of depression.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n \u00a03, The final stage is the Meaningful Life<\/strong>, in which we find our life and our days meaningful. \u00a0This stage usually appears \u00a0in\u00a0religious practice and happiness.\u00a0 \u00a0Seligman\u2019s theory is outstanding. It reconciles two conflicting views of human happiness: \u00a0<\/p>","type":"rich"}
Seligman\u2019s conclusion is that happiness has three dimensions that can be cultivated: the Pleasant Life, the Good Life, and the Meaningful Life.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n![\"article-0-0208F50F00000578-894_468x336\"](\"https:\/\/ahimsa.cafeblog.hu\/files\/2015\/09\/article-0-0208F50F00000578-894_468x336.jpg\")
<\/a>good. We appreciate such basic pleasures as companionship, the natural environment and our bodily needs.
Express your heart<\/strong>. People who have one or more close friendships are happier. It doesn\u2019t seem to matter if we have a large network of close relationships or not. What seems to make a difference is if and how often we cooperate in activities and share our personal feelings with a friend or relative.<\/p>\r\n
<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0 This can be achieved through optimal psychological state that people experience when \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0engaged in an activity that \u00a0is \u00a0appropritely challenging to one\u2019s skill level, often resulting in immersion and concentrated focus on a task.\u00a0
This can result in deep learning and high levels of personal and work satisfaction.\u00a0Csikszentmih\u00e1lyi calls this state as FLOW. \u00a0We can experience FLOW during several actions like running, dancing, writing an article\u2026.. about happiness. \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/a>Spirituality and prayer also provide people with an opportunity to engage in a meditative act. Meditation has been shown to have a strong link with well-being because it calms the body, reduces stress and anxiety, and also supports positive thinking. The cultivation of \u201csacred moments\u201d in daily life, whether through journal-writing or daily spiritual exercises, has been associated with reduced levels of stress and an increase in psychological well-being. Finally, both spirituality and organized religion can help provide people with perspective, hope, and a deeper sense of meaning. By believing in something greater than themselves, it may help them stay positive in times of sadness, and foster resilience in its role as a coping strategy.<\/p>\r\n
\u00a0the individualistic approach (1)<\/strong> , which emphasises that we should take care of ourselves and develope our own strengths and\u00a0\u00a0the altruistic approach (2)<\/strong>, which tends to downplay individuality and emphasizes sacrifice for the greater purpose.<\/p>\r\n