Happiness Is Up to Us

It seems like an odd question, but is it? Do you know how to define happiness? Do you think happiness is the same thing to you as it is to others?

What’s the point of it all? Does it even make a difference in our lives?

In fact, happiness does have a pretty important role in our lives...

Taking together all the various theories and findings on happiness, we know that there are at least a few factors that are very important for overall happiness:

• Individual income;
• Labor market status;
• Physical health;
• Family;
• Social relationships;

In life, it's important to have the courage to be disliked.

Here's why:

• Other people's opinions are outside our control.
• Our happiness should not rely on being liked by everyone.
• Instead, we should prioritize our own well-being.
• Having the...