Does Trying To Be Happy Make Us Unhappy?

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December 28, 2015 a project of ServiceSpace Those only are happy who have their minds fixed on some object other than their own happiness. - John Stuart Mill - Does Trying To Be Happy Make Us Unhappy? "As we muddle through our days, the quest for happiness looms large. In the U.S., citizens are granted three inalienable rights: life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. In the kingdom of Bhutan, there's a national index to measure happiness. But what if searching for happiness actually prevents us from finding it?" Read on to learn more from Adam Grant about why we might need to change our focus in order to find happiness. { read more } Be The Change What gives your life meaning? Make a resolution to take more time to focus on whatever that is for you. COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News Children Who Shine From Within Ten Things Creative People Know 18 Things Highly Creative People Do Differently Stunning Images of the Power of Education How To Retrain Your Brain With Three Words 19 Uplifting Photos That Capture The Human Spirit Cancelled Wedding Turned Feast for the Homeless 34 Affirmations For Healthy Living DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 166,004 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: KindSpring  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  Awakin  //  More