All humans want to be happy for as long as possible but not all of them know how to achieve this goal. Some people believe that a person will be happy if they engage themselves in different activities and see as many new places as possible. The others feel that they are happy only when they are with their families. For me, the best way to achieve lasting happiness is to value health over materialistic things, create strong connections with family members, and find a golden mean between comfort and novelty.
Valuing and maintaining physical and mental health is important for achieving lasting happiness. When a person is strong and healthy, they will be able to attain different goals and become successful in life. In comparison, if a person is sick, it will be difficult for them to stay happy, especially if this illness is a result of an unhealthy lifestyle. A healthy lifestyle helps combat stress, protect the heart, and reduce pain, making a person happier and more confident in their future.
Moreover, creating deep connections with family members and friends is also essential for human well-being. People who isolate themselves from others are often unhappy because they have no one with whom they can share their secrets, problems, and joys. However, having an intimate partner or a close friend will help a person to endure any hardships easier and become happy again. Strong family relationships bring joy and happiness and help endure all hardships a person can face during their life.
Finally, finding a balance between rest and activities, comfort and novelty are essential for achieving lasting happiness. Positive psychologists believe that the main factors influencing lasting well-being are genetic factors (50%), intentional activities (40%), and life circumstances (10%) (Brown and Rohrer 1288). I agree that human activities have a great impact on the sense of lasting happiness. If a person can combine work and rest, lives a healthy life, and has time for hobbies and family, they will be able to attain lasting happiness.
Work Cited
Brown, Nicholas J. L., and Julia M. Rohrer. “Easy as (Happiness) Pie? A Critical Evaluation of a Popular Model of the Determinants of Well-Being.” Journal of Happiness Studies, vol. 21, 2020, pp. 1285-1301. SpringerLink.