All the Secrets of Happiness Explained

最新的对幸福的研究成果: 生活中一些里程碑式的时刻只能带给人非常短暂的幸福; 长久的幸福感是发自内心的. 创造这种幸福感需要一下12个因素:
1. Optimism(乐观)--Embracing all of your life experiences—even the really painful ones—with the knowledge that something good inevitably will come out of them is what optimism is all about.
2. Love (爱). Having a sense of compassion for the people in your life and knowing that you're cared for in return is one of the biggest predictors of happiness.
3. Courage (勇气)--Being courageous means acting in accordance with your personal values, an empowering practice that enhances your sense of self.
4. Sense of choice
5. Proactivity (主动性, 对生活和新经历的追求): The happiest people are always on the hunt for new experiences thanks to a natural zest for life.
6. Security True security means feeling good about your current place in life.
7. Good health, 8. Spirituality; 9. Altruism (关心他人,给予); 10. Perspective (世界观); 11. Humor; 12. Purpose--"If you're not sure what your purpose is, then your purpose is to find a passion."