Happiness: More Than Just Luck

Eudaimonism can be translated with the 'divine inner self'. It is about the pursuit to live a meaningful and fulfilling life.

Happiness is derived from finding a sense of purpose, living in accordance to one's core-values (authenticity), reaching one's best potential (excellency) and having a positive impact on the world.

It focus more on long-term well-being.

Examples

• Good overall health
• Defining your own success
• Strong and deep relationships
• Life long learning and progress

What's better?

Psychology doesn't like horse-race comparisons. Both concepts aren't contradictory, but complementary. To understand this we apply both concepts on workplaces.

Bullshit Jobs (grey) – ↓ HH, ↓ EH

• Have no bigger meaning and aren't fun

Pleasant Jobs (yellow) – ↑ HH, ↓ EH

• Aren't fulfilling but also aren't boring

Self-sacrificing Jobs (white green) – ↓ HH, ↑ EH

• Aren't fun, but are relevant to society or your values

Profession (green) – ↑ HH, ↑ EH

• If you can choose, choose your meaningful dreamjob

Pleasure as well as purpose are important to live a happy life.

Synergise both in creating good habits. A joyful reward after 'eating the daily frog' task.

The world isn't black and white, it's full of colours. Learn to see these to reach balance. It all starts with your perception and choice of response.