Control do we have over our own happiness
How much control do we have over our own happiness? Are there steps we can take to increase our level of happiness or is it largely subject to factors outside of our control? Is there any point of contact between those thinkers who emphasize material factors and those who promote spiritual practices?
Sample Solution
Is your happiness a choice, as so many positives psychologists, coaches, classes, books, memes, and coffee mugs say? Are your feelings of joy, contentment, and purpose really under your control? Self-help and self-care is very important. We all need to take responsibility for our health and well-being and do what we can to ensure we thrive and flourish. But that being said, our happiness is not entirely within our control. There are social and political, external variables that play important roles; and deserve our attention. There are steps we can take to increase our level of happiness. For example, spending time in nature can increase feelings of happiness and decrease stress.
