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RE: Psychology Addict # 29 |The Architecture of Sustainable Happiness – Positive Psychology
I have always been of the opinion that spending your life trying to be happy is actually not the best way to go. Something to do with focusing so much on being happy that it becomes counterproductive. Instead, taking responsibility and bringing your life in order will make you happier. This will also affect the people around you, like your family, friends, and significant other. What's your opinion on focusing specifically on being happy?
Hi @altherion :)
Thank you so much for reesteming this post and also for taking the time to read and comment.
I completely share your opinion; as I believe that when people actually focus on being happy, or chase that state of existence they often do through nurturing emotions that aren't necessarily positive. For example, people crave for things they don't have, become attached to what they do have, and grow afraid of suffering. All this, ultimately, builds a permanent state of anxiety. This is when, I think, like you said, it becomes a counterproductive endeavor.
All the best to you :)