Secrets Of Happiness

the number of volunteer positions we have

the number and quality of relationships we have

our genes

It is a way of recognizing and trying to understand the wonder and beauty of life.

It is a way or recognizing the need to protect and preserve the beauty of nature.

It is a way of making new friends.

we feel the need to help others

people include spirituality in their daily lives

time seems to pass very quickly

Positive experiences were not as important for the survival of our ancestors as negative ones.

Positive experiences like having food and shelter were necessary for the survival of our ancestors.

Our ancestors didn't understand what made them happy.

giving advice to a friend who has marriage problems

practicing yoga or meditation

volunteering at a home for old people

getting regular exercise

going to a place of worship

taking long walks in nature

 taking pleasure in what you are doing at this time

focusing on this moment

enjoying the memory of a past experience

learning to make art

starting an exercise program.

learning to play the piano or guitar

mutual respect

enthusiasm

sharing of feelings

feeling bad about decisions we have made

appreciating what we have

wishing that we could change the past

people can choose to exercise or take medication when they suffer from depression

people need exercise, not medicine, when they suffer from depression

people need medicine, not exercise, if they suffer from depression

people suffering from depression need both exercise and medicine

have respect for one another

have respect for other people

don't have respect for each other