The Psychology Of Happiness

There is a famous quotation by Rumi, 'happiness arises from the thought of the done', and it certainly holds true for happiness. For those who want to experience happiness, it is important that we think of happiness constantly. If we do not think of happiness constantly, the process of gaining happiness will be slow. And there is much evidence that people who are happy have a regular routine; they spend a lot of time doing the things that make them happy.


Repetition is a powerful tool for happiness. This is why it is so effective in ensuring that we get what we want from life. For example, if we want to be successful, it is important to keep on writing. Successful people repeat a successful process over again, day in, day out. In this way they have a constant state of being in the state of success.

Repetition brings happiness because it forces us to look at our world in a different way. We tend to look at the world in a simplistic manner - as black and white, bad or good. By seeing things in a more complex manner happiness comes about.

Repetition also helps us in developing our patience. As we repeat things, we become more patient - forgiving those who we did not mean to annoy and rewarding those that we did. The reward cycle method of happiness also applies here - as you repeat giving yourself rewards, you come to expect more of yourself. So you become happier each time you repeat your actions.

This is why there is great pleasure in doing work that produces results and enjoys our work. It is also important to know the work well enough to enjoy it; but, above all, we must enjoy the work itself. In order to bring about happiness in our lives, there must be a state of completeness with the task - a state of fullness of self, of joy at our accomplishments, and an overall feeling of contentment. If these states are not attained, we will tend to lose interest in the work and its completion; we will not take the necessary interest and time in the things that matter most to us.

Repetition is one of the ways by which we bring about happiness in our lives. By making sure that we do things well each time we undertake a task, we train our minds and bodies to be at the best possible state of performance for each activity. Repetition also brings about happiness because the things we do repeatedly - the small tasks we perform continually - are the kinds of things that give us pleasure. In other words, we repeat the things that make us happy; and this leads to a happy and healthy lifestyle.

A major component of happiness is having a feeling of completeness. When we do things that are done right, we are happy. And if the things that we do are not done right, we are not happy. Repetition is one way by which we make sure that our complete self is achieved; by making sure that our body, mind, and soul are in perfect alignment with one another.


Happiness is a complex emotional quality, not just an outward state. It requires a lot more than just being happy. In fact, happiness comes from the inside of us and not from the exterior world. By learning how to use repetition effectively to achieve the happiness we desire, we can put an end to the suffering we feel on a day-to-day basis. Once we have mastered the art of repetition in achieving happiness, it is just a matter of training our minds and our bodies so that they will respond to these repetitive patterns in the manner we desire.