DIFFERENT TYPES OF HAPPINESS
But before we learn how to do that, let’s understand the different types of happiness.
Satisfaction in life: This one is critical because it’s completely about what you feel towards your past, present and future experiences. It’s all about what goes in your mind. In case you had a traumatic past, it is most likely that you think your future will be the same. But if you don’t, there’s a lot one can do moving forward!
Satisfaction in daily activities: If you are satisfied with your work, relationships or how you spend your leisure time, you are likely to feel happier. If not, then your emotions are going to be the complete opposite.
A sense of purpose in life: This is all about your goals and aspirations, or what you do to help others. This is again one of the very important aspects of living a happy life!
Research suggests that there are several traits like optimism, self-esteem, and other positive qualities that come from our genes. A 2011 study found that a particular kind of gene, 5-HTTLPR ensures higher life satisfaction.
Another study that was conducted in 2016 formally links happiness to genetics, and found three kinds of genetic variants associated with well-being.
