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Aristotle
« Happiness is the meaning and the purpose of life, the whole aim and end of human
existence. »
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed
by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the
pursuit of Happiness.
feel good
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more sociable
more energetic
more charitable
more cooperative
better liked by others
richer network of friends
more social supportmore
flexibility and ingenuity
more productive
better leaders and negotiators
more money
more resilient
stronger immune system
physically healthier
live longer
Some people are generally very happy. They enjoy life regardless of what is
going on, getting the most out of everything. To what extent does this
characterization describe you?
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not at all
a great deal
Some people are generally not very happy. Although they are not depressed, they never seem as happy as they might
be. To what extent does this characterization describe you?
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
agreat deal
not atall
Saint Francis de Sales
« Half an hour’s meditation each day is essential, except when you are busy. Then a
full hour is needed. »
The Science of Happiness
https://www.edx.org/course/science-happiness-uc-berkeleyx-gg101x