It seems to me that the article understands "happiness" as psychological well-being or "human well-being." Unfortunately, if this is the goal often the expression of our desires and feelings becomes the way we accomplish such well-being. But it maybe that "human well-being' or psychological well-being is more a result of something you write in a sub-point. "Ultimately, a meaningful life is centered around giving and receiving.." If meaning is centered on others... on giving... and not on expressing my desires (and awaiting recognition for a sense of dignity), then many of the bullet points mentioned become attainable, e.g. I can have rich relationships because I'm sincerely interested in the other person.
The point of the study is that realtionships are important and that goes against the today’s fanfare of individualism. Saying that the quality of relationships needs to be another article ☺️
"strong social connections significantly impact physical and mental well-being" [in bold font] but maybe it should be "physical and mental well-being impacts social connections" ... in simple terms... maybe the cart is in front of the horse... depending on the definition of "happiness" and "physical and mental well-being."
One way to get around this "cart before the horse" - True Contentment leads to emphasis on relationships which may result in "physical and mental well-being."
It seems to me that the article understands "happiness" as psychological well-being or "human well-being." Unfortunately, if this is the goal often the expression of our desires and feelings becomes the way we accomplish such well-being. But it maybe that "human well-being' or psychological well-being is more a result of something you write in a sub-point. "Ultimately, a meaningful life is centered around giving and receiving.." If meaning is centered on others... on giving... and not on expressing my desires (and awaiting recognition for a sense of dignity), then many of the bullet points mentioned become attainable, e.g. I can have rich relationships because I'm sincerely interested in the other person.
The point of the study is that realtionships are important and that goes against the today’s fanfare of individualism. Saying that the quality of relationships needs to be another article ☺️
"strong social connections significantly impact physical and mental well-being" [in bold font] but maybe it should be "physical and mental well-being impacts social connections" ... in simple terms... maybe the cart is in front of the horse... depending on the definition of "happiness" and "physical and mental well-being."
One way to get around this "cart before the horse" - True Contentment leads to emphasis on relationships which may result in "physical and mental well-being."
The above was the research from the book's conclusion.
Great post! So important to foster those relationships- at all ages!
They are the medicine of life ☺️. Thanks for commenting