Maitreyi Paradigm- The Art and Science of Being Happy
  • Home
  • Maitreyi
    • Artistic Expressions
    • The Yogini Journey
    • Magical Paradigm
    • Blog
    • Contact Me
  • Ascension
    • Ascension Insights
    • Energy Dimensions
    • Quantum Ascension
  • Himalayan Masters
    • Ashtanga Yoga
    • Sounds and Music
    • Vedic Wisdom
  • Self-Discovery Journals
    • Books
    • Everyday Use Journal-Notebooks
  • Healing
    • Arts and Crafts
    • Daily Inspiration
  • Magic
    • Crystal Energy
    • Natural Mysticism
    • Inspired Living
  • Lifestyle
    • Green Living
    • Wellness

Are you happy? Here are the many signs of happiness…

5/2/2022

0 Comments

 
​Whether it's the comforting hug of a loved one, or the absence of anxiety, happy people understand that the key to happiness lies in people. Emotional and physical intimacy are critical to overall happiness. But there are also certain other factors that contribute to happiness. In a recent study, researchers found that people who reported being happy more often reported lower heart rates than those who were not happy.

Having positive emotions increases your satisfaction with life and helps you develop stronger coping skills and emotional resources. The longer you experience positive emotions, the less likely you are to be prone to stress and setbacks. Happier people tend to have lower levels of cortisol, which is a stress hormone. Positive emotions are linked to better health and a longer life. It has been shown that positive emotions have many health benefits and reduce the risk of heart disease.
Picture
While happy people do feel the plethora of human emotions, including sad emotions, their moods and outlooks are generally more positive. The basic definition of happiness is the same for everyone, but psychologists have found two aspects that define it as a positive state of mind. 

Aristotle distinguished between two kinds of happiness. One being theoretical and the other which is more practical. IN fact there is a famous quote by Aristotle which says- "Happiness is the meaning and purpose of life, the whole aim and end of human existence." He gives the concept of hedonia, which simply defines 'Happiness as Pleasure', which involves satisfying our desires and self-care. According to Aristotle, 'Happiness' is not a state of constant euphoria; but it is a balance of positive and negative emotions.

Another way we can identify happiness is by a healthy immune system. Studies have shown that happy people have a stronger immune system than non-happy people. Their immune system also tends to be more resilient. A study was conducted to understand the connection between having a positive state of mind, being happy and getting infections! Researchers found that participants who reported feeling more positive emotions were found to have significantly lower chances of contracting the cold.

People who are happy often have higher quality sleep. A study conducted by Cornell University found that people who have a positive outlook on life have a better quality of sleep than those with a negative one. People who suffer from a low mood have difficulty sleeping at night. If you're not happy, you'll find yourself prone to depression and other negative emotions.

Positive social support is another important factor. While people can be happy in an unhappiness-inducing environment, the support of close friends and family members has been seen to play a very important role in how finally feel about their situation. Supportive and understanding family and friends will increase a person's happiness level. Conversely, an overtly critical, worrying, depressive or simply a very negative mindset of family and friends, can make a person feel miserable. And the key part is, we don't even need to interact with such negative people to being impacted by their sad mood. Just having negative people in our environment can seep out our energy and make us feel drained, unenergetic and miserable!

Lastly, a sense of purpose is a vital factor for happiness. People with a sense of purpose in life are happier in the long run and are more likely to experience happiness and longevity.

So now, if you are to consider your own emotional state, what is your answer to the questions- Are you happy?? Not the kind of happiness that is dependent on reaching a goal or achieving a certain target, but just happy? Do you have a positive mindset which welcomes each day as an opportunity to live and experience the grandeur of life. If yes, then great… you are walking the right path. Congratulations!! … and if not, then what can you do… what concrete steps can you take to turn around your emotional state of being- from sadness to happiness?

continue reading...

  • How Living Consciously and with Awareness helps our overall sense of happiness, health and well-being
  • Become a True Adventurer and Conquer Yourself!
  • History can not only teach us about the past, but also enliven our living experience in the present
  • ​Mind over Matter- particularly necessary during these challenging times
Categories: 
Joy And Happiness    and   Life Management

Keywords and Tags:
#happiness #artofhappiness #signsofhappiness #findinghappiness #becomminghappy #consciousliving  #tipsforhappiness 
0 Comments

Your comment will be posted after it is approved.


Leave a Reply.

    Picture
    ... also check out our
    Vedic Wisdom Blog

    Categories

    All
    Active Lifestyle
    Affirmations
    A Message For You
    Ancient Civilizations
    Ancient Therapies
    Ancient Wisdom
    Angels And Saints
    Animal Wisdom
    Archetypes
    Aromatherapy
    Art Card Journaling
    Arts And Crafts
    Ascension
    Beliefs Or Superstitions
    Bio Based Healing
    Body Based Healing
    Book Excerpts
    Book Summaries
    Brilliant Beings
    Buddhism
    Comfortable Living
    Conscious Living
    Crystal Energy
    Currently In News
    Daoism Or Taoism
    Death And After
    Divine Feminine
    DIY Lifestyle
    Emotional Wellbeing
    Energized Space
    Energy Healing
    Financial Wellbeing
    Flower Messages
    Global Vedic Wisdom
    Green Living
    Guidance
    Healing Activities
    Healing Jewelry
    Healing Music
    Healthy Eating
    Helpful Info Tips
    How To...
    Insights And Intuition
    Inspired Living
    Journaling
    Journey To Oneness
    Joy And Happiness
    Karma
    Life Adventures
    Life Management
    Magical Living
    Meditation
    Mind Body Healing
    Mindfulness
    Money Luck
    Mystic Christianity
    Mystic Islam
    Mystic Judaism
    Natural Living
    Nature Guidance
    Nutritious Foods
    Oracle And Divination
    Original Artworks
    Our Path Our Journey
    Past Life Therapy
    Personal Productivity
    Photon Of Wisdom
    Quantum Spirituality
    Quick Healthy Eats
    Relationships
    Sacred Geometry
    Self Development
    Self Discovery
    Shaman Wisdom
    Sleep And Dreams
    Soul Connections
    Sounds And Mantras
    Special Messages
    Spiritual Awareness
    Spiritual Lessons
    Spiritual Regression
    Suggestive Prompts
    Tantra
    Think On This
    Tools And Techniques
    Travels And Pilgrimages
    Travel Stories
    Tree Magic
    Videos
    Ways To Energize
    Ways To Relax
    Wealth And Success
    Wellness
    Words Of Power
    Yoga

    Also check out...

    Vedic Wisdom Blog

    Picture
    Picture
    Picture
    Picture
    Picture
    Picture
    Picture
    Picture
    Picture
    Picture

    Stay in touch

    Picture
    Picture
    Picture
    Picture
    Picture
    Picture
    Picture
    Picture
    Picture
    Picture
    Picture
    Picture
    Picture
    Picture
    Picture
    Picture
    Picture
    Picture
    Picture
© Copyright 2025 Sandhya Bhat & ​Macro2Micro Media *** ALL RIGHTS RESERVED *** See Terms & Conditions for details on this site usage.