Happiness Theory

Many times, throughout our lives, we have asked ourselves the question of what the true meaning of happiness is. While many people associate happiness with wealth, success, or material possessions, research suggests that the deepest and most lasting satisfaction comes from simpler factors that have no cost in life. As researchers, we took the time to investigate what it is that produces the feeling of happiness and found three important factors that we believe are deeply connected to happiness. These are learning, optimism, and social connection. By doing an exhaustive search on how it is possible that these components can produce a feeling of happiness, we came to the conclusion that it does indeed make us personally feel calm and fulfilled. By examining these three key elements, we can better understand how they contribute to long-term happiness and overall well-being. Though many do not immediately think of learning as a method to happiness, we believe that this is one of the most e...