I once believed that happiness was a distinct emotion, but my perspective has shifted. What I previously identified as happiness is now synonymous with "peace of mind."
For me, happiness is achieved when I am present, calm, and in my "well-being".
For me, happiness is achieved when I am present, calm, and in my "well-being".
The other day, my husband was enjoying Formula 1 with his beer by his side, feeling cozy and ready to watch TV. In that moment, he found happiness. However, I found it quite dull.
Happiness varies from person to person.
Happiness is a mental state, like any other emotion, that arises from our thoughts.
Happiness is the sense of peace and contentment we feel when we are at ease.
It differs for everyone.
Recently, we discussed the Happiness Trap in The Membership, which refers to how we can become trapped in the belief that "when I get this, I'll be happy," "When I achieve that, I'll be happy," or "when I make this much money, I'll be happy"...
Happiness is not a single thing or event; rather, it is a sense of peace and contentment.
If you reflect on what brings you joy, it is likely something that brings you into the present moment and allows you to experience peace of mind.
To some extent, happiness is a decision we make - we can alter our perspective on something to allow those happy feelings to emerge.
Sometimes, things that would typically bring us joy may not do so if we find ourselves in a low state of mind. Once again, it is our thoughts about things that prevent us from experiencing happiness when we would otherwise feel happy.
Within The Membership, our session All About The Happiness Trap is a great place to start exploring this understanding further. The Membership is where I spend my time sharing The Three Principles that changed my life with our members, and hosting two live group coaching calls a week.
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