- Empirically established: 14 behaviors boosting our joy levels
The joy thing is quite peculiar: Many people chase it so hard that they'll attempt just about anything to experience this delightful sensation. And when they finally get a taste of it, it's fleeting, disappearing in the blink of an eye. Experiencing joy isn't a constant state. It's more like the high points that make our lives interesting and emotional moments worth savoring.
However, there are methods to enhance our overall contentment. The field of happiness research has been delving into what triggers joy and which behaviors contribute to a profound sense of life fulfillment for quite some time now.
What truly makes me happy?
One of the key figures in this area was Michael W. Fordyce, a psychiatrist who also developed behaviorally focused happiness therapy, which takes into account emotional, situational, physical, cognitive, and biographical factors that contribute to well-being.
From this, he derived 14 guidelines for happiness. These habits, he believed, could increase anyone's joy. A summary of Fordyce's advice can be found in the photo gallery. While not scientifically proven or disproven, these guidelines often spark thoughtful discussions about what truly brings us happiness.
Source: The Psychology of Happiness
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Developing habits based on Fordyce's guidelines can significantly boost happiness. Regularly incorporating these habits into one's lifestyle, such as expressing gratitude, practicing forgiveness, and focusing on the present, can help cultivate a lasting sense of joy.
Maintaining these habits over time becomes a crucial component in one's personal journey towards happiness, as breaking them may lead to the dissipation of the joy they once brought.
