DocuShare: Happy

I recently ran across a documentary entitled Happy-- which coincides with the main theme of this blog perfectly.

As for me, I watched this excellent film via Netflix instant streaming. However, the homepage for the documentary provides a way to rent the film in case you don't have any other means of access. They also offer the DVD for purchase as well, if you're so inclined.

This documentary explores the many facets of happiness through examining people from various walks of life along with interviewing researchers about their findings concerning happiness. The film goes in depth as the producers go searching for the necessary ingredients to live happy.

Anyone seeking to increase his or her happiness needs to watch this film.

Happy challenges the common notions we generally have about the basic requirements for a life filled with happiness. The idea of what success is and the true impact that money has on happiness is also explored in an insightful way during this film. Phenomena such as the Hedonic treadmill, the impact of gratitude, genetic disposition, adversity and trauma, societal bonds and living conditions are all taken into account as the requirements for happiness are closely investigated. How do these elements truly impact our happiness? The answers to these questions are very important to consider because a lifetime of groping for happiness in the wrong places can lead to a very miserable life!

This film uncovers the fact that research repeatedly demonstrates that experiences such as "flow", having a sense of purpose, a sense of social connectedness, physical activity, and being true to one's self are needful for maintaining long term happiness. These ingredients seem to transcend the more common notions we hold for happiness such as possessing vast sums of money, having the appearance of success, material possessions, or having a problem free life.

And during the film, one of the scientists suggested that happiness may very well be a skill that we all can learn and hone.

And . . . that's why you should watch the film Happy. Find out what it takes to learn the skill of happiness. Discover in your own time what works for you and create your own plan for happiness. Watch this film and get a better sense of what you need for your life to be completely and truly happy.
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If you haven't already done so, I invite you to read my main title post in order to better understand the purpose behind this blog. In that post, you'll find links to three TED Talks that could really impact your life in a positive way.

Happiness Inculcate

I pondered the most basic, most essential thing to life. As one who is not religious any longer, I desired to know the things that I should concentrate on most. I started to hone my thoughts towards what people most often regret before dying. After a few events recent to this post, I have realized that the best I can do is make a great pursuit for happiness and work very hard at not ending up with the most common regrets cited by dying people.

I have come across several videos over the past few weeks that have inspired this blog and this practice of posting "daily gratitudes" and journaling something positive that has happened in my life within the past 24 hours.

My goal is to reach out for happiness and wellbeing by using these techniques as well as sharing them with anyone who should stumble upon my journal.

Here are some TED Talks links that I feel would be invaluable to anyone who wants to make their life just the tiniest bit better:









Don't let that last one fool you. While it may talk about "better work", it's not just for that. He should have titled it "The Happy secret to Better Work AND and Better Life". But, that's just me.

I thoroughly enjoyed all three of the above videos and they have a heavy influence on this blog springing into existence. I encourage everyone who stumbles by this post to watch all these videos! You not only have the chance of improving your life, but you may even add some years to it, too! I'll spend an hour to add 10 years to my life any day of the week!