I had a realization on my journey toward happiness that the three steps outlined in my book also represent the 3 levels of happiness: Physical Mental Spiritual These levels signify different “tiers” of happiness, with the highest level bringing the most happiness. These could also be called the three facets of happiness since they are…
What are some simple ways to find happiness? This is a question that comes up a lot when discussing happiness. We live in a world, where we hope everything can be solved instantly and effortlessly, by taking “a magic pill”, failing to understand how we already hold the keys to a happy, fulfilling life within us….
In our journey through life, few endeavors are as essential and impactful as our relationships. Relationships shape our experiences, influence our emotions, and play a pivotal role in our personal growth. Whether it’s the bond with a romantic partner, family members, friends, or even colleagues, the connections we forge hold immense power to shape our…
We all strive for mental well-being. Put bluntly, mental well-being could be described as a state of feeling good. That’s what we all want, right? Mental well-being refers to a state of emotional and psychological health and well-being. It is not necessarily the absence of negative emotions or stress, but rather the ability to manage…
Knowing how to deal with emotions is important, although “dealing with emotions” may not be your best course of action. It is far more beneficial to use your emotions the way they are intended: Signals that help us navigate life. Emotions are natural responses to events in our lives. They can be positive or negative;…
For the sixth year in a row, Finland continues to be the happiest country in the world according to the world happiness report. Being from Finland, I could not resist the temptation to share my thoughts about why I think Finland is the happiest country in the world.
There is a way forward. Despite everything I had learned, that unknowingly brought me so much stress and anxiety, I learned, as an adult, to break the patterns of old habits, and control my emotions. I learned what it takes to be happy and beat stress, anxiety, and depression in the process. You can learn it too. Anyone can.
Not fitting into the “one-size-fits-all” mold that our society keeps pushing us through leads to the feeling of “not enough”. That in turn leads to stress, anxiety, sadness, and depression. We don’t know how to deal with this feeling of “not enough”. We’ve never been told how to deal with any of our feelings in a healthy way.
In 2023 people are the unhappiest they have ever been. 540 million people worldwide suffer from anxiety or depression. Over 30 % of people around the world reported feeling stressed, worried, and/or angry. 700 000 die of suicide each year. Does this sound like a world where people are happy and enjoying life?
Is happiness something that just happens? Is it an emotion that sparks up in response to an external stimulus or event? Or can happiness be learned? The short answer is yes, happiness can be learned. Research suggests that happiness is largely a learned skill rather than an innate personality trait. Studies have shown that individuals…
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