happy

Admittedly, some researchers have taken a rather pessimistic stance, viewing happiness as an inherent trait that’s difficult if not impossible to truly alter.

“Happiness is as a butterfly which, when pursued, is always beyond our grasp, but which if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you.”

Researches show that 50% of our happiness is genetically determined, and approximately 10% is due to circumstances. That leaves a whopping 40% essentially up to us

When psychologists talk about happiness or subjective well-being, they mean the experience of frequent positive affect, infrequent negative affect, and a sense that life is good and worthwhile