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A systematic study of 22
people who won major
lotteries found that they
reverted to their baseline
level of happiness over
time.
People in the U.S. don’t rate quality of life much higher than
people in Calcutta
U.S. families making $100,000 are happier than those who
struggle, but families making more are not much happier.
Relative ranking, how we compare to others matters
The choices we make – lose it in Vegas, or use it for good
The lack of money creates unhappiness
What does money do?
Age
Gender and race
Expectations
Health
Happiness set point is not fixed
Joy
Pleasure
Enthusiasm
Intimacy
Caring for others
Gratitude
Appreciation
Optimism
Gratitude and Appreciation
Guilt
Remorse
Shame
Anger
Envy
Boredom
Irritation
Unforgiveness
3. Engagement (flow)
(Website: viacharacter.org)
If You Want to be Happy
Pursue a passion
Make time and enjoy now Give positive reviews
Master a new technology Care for others
Stimulate the mind in new Strengthen your intimate
ways relationships
Forget about results Increase your circle of
Laugh out loud friends
Use good manners Become an active member
of the community
Start a gratitude journal
PLAY
What is play?
PLAY is satisfying
Doesn’t necessarily lead to praise or recognition
Has no economic significance
Doesn’t create social harm
Draws you closer to other people
HAVE FUN!
Make time to be silly
Experiment with new interests
Go off the path
Start a collection
What we get from school
Atmosphere of growth
Social contact
Sense of purpose
Self esteem
Recognition
Fun
A final word about money:
Use money to support happy goals
Strengthen relationships
Promote health
Education
Have fun
Help others, donate time or talent
Create happy memories
Indulge in a modest splurge
Reward yourself
Spend it on things YOU value
To define happiness/well-being
Positive Emotions
+
Engagement
+
Meaning
CHOOSE TO BE HAPPY
Ben Franklin