Happiness
By Kristen Brooke Beck
Content Updated on June 16, 2009
I've spent my entire life thinking about happiness, mostly because I was so unhappy most of the time. I studied religions, philosophies, and psychology. I spent uncountable hours watching and talking to happy and unhappy people. I informally interviewed children, the elderly, and everyone between, asking them what made them happy or why they weren't happy. I bought self-help programs, went to therapy, and participated in support groups. I analyzed my own life, happiness levels, relationships, anger issues, depression, anxiety problems, etc. And I did it all to figure out what was the secret to being a happy person.
I'm happy to admit that I'm very happy now.
Here are a few of the things I've discovered along the way. I hope they help you find a bit more happiness in your own life.
Questions for Kristen About Happiness
I answer visitor's questions about happiness.
Happiness Is the Meaning of Life (What's the Point of Life without It)
The reason you wake up every morning and take on your day.
What is True Happiness?
The map of the path to happiness
Your Purpose, Your Life Mission
Why are you here, and what are you going to do now?
Feeling Significant
Feeling significant is the core of happiness.
Changing Your Life
Maybe a new chapter of life has been forced on you (such as by a birth, death, or career change), or maybe you're just ready for something new.
Managing Emotions
Anger, sadness, anxiety, and joy. Emotions are more than just feelings.
Dealing with People
Humans are social animals. Learn how to social situations affect your happiness.
Spirituality and Religion
How we can feel more connected to the cosmos and a higher power.
Dream Interpretation: The Real Meaning of Dreams
Learn how to interpret your dreams to improve life while you're awake.