What one thing defines that you have a happy life?
2006-08-13 02:56:54 · 19 answers · asked by SK8TERGURL~1~NOT~ 2/davesslave 6 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
When I can look in the mirror at the end of each day, and say, yes I have lived with integrity and purpose today. And I have tried to treat other people with respect.
2006-08-13 02:59:19 · answer #1 · answered by Nefertiti 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
When one obtains self actualization, there is a degree of satisfaction.
This is from the web site below. Happiness is the emotional or affective state that feels good or pleasing. Overlapping states or experiences associated with happiness include well being, joy, sexual pleasure, delight, health, safety, contentment and love, while contrasting ones include suffering, sadness, grief, anxiety, and pain. Associated behaviors include smiling and laughter. Happy people are characterized by the belief that they are able to control their situation (destiny). Unhappy people tend to believe that they are a toy of fate. Happiness is directly correlated to the presence of favorable events (such as a promotion, a marriage, lottery winnings etc.) and the absence of troubles or bad luck (such as accidents, getting fired, divorce, conflicts etc.). Happiness, therefore, is dependent upon where we are on the river of self-knowledge
2006-08-13 10:05:34 · answer #2 · answered by david42 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I don't like the word "happy". It seems so contrite. This being said, in certain circumstances, it may apply though. To me, "happiness" implies that I am doing everthing I can do and grow in the process to have a better understanding of how to handle outside influences to develop my internal locus of control.
2006-08-13 09:59:10 · answer #3 · answered by fabmaster6 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Health, Love, Life and Family.
2006-08-13 10:00:09 · answer #4 · answered by ? 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Out of my top three : my hobby, travel, and my job.
I pick my hobby. Doing things you enjoy, and being
totally immersed in it it my peak of happiness.
I have an old car collection. I think the people in the hobby,
male and female, all of us being brought to gather under a single
interest, is the joy of my life.
2006-08-13 10:03:15 · answer #5 · answered by rjm96 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Love
2006-08-13 09:58:10 · answer #6 · answered by toobadfaya 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Healthy family, no debt, a home to live in and food on the table.
Anything else is icing on the cake.
:o)
2006-08-13 09:59:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No one is totally happy......If I feel peace with where I am in life and what I do then that is enough for me.
2006-08-13 10:01:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
getting what i need at the right time so i will not have to worry about anything that is necessary. N.B. keeping in mind the difference between want and need, want is unlimited, need is necessity.
2006-08-13 10:06:38 · answer #9 · answered by Yeahbabe 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Happiness is knowing Jesus it is one of the fruits of his spirit! and the joy of the Lord is are strength!
2006-08-13 09:59:07 · answer #10 · answered by HolyDovePraise 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋