THEORY OF HAPPINESS

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1. The Happiness Hypothesis – Jonathan Haidt

• Compares ancient wisdom with modern psychology to explore what makes people truly happy.
• Key idea: Happiness comes from a balance between internal and external factors, such as relationships, purpose, and mindset.

2. Stumbling on Happiness – Daniel Gilbert

• Examines how humans often misjudge what will make them happy in the future.
• Key idea: Our minds are not good at predicting future happiness, leading us to chase the wrong things.

3. The Art of Happiness – Dalai Lama & Howard Cutler

• A conversation between the Dalai Lama and a psychiatrist about happiness as a mindset.
• Key idea: Happiness comes from training the mind and cultivating compassion.

4. Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience – Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

• Explores the state of "flow," where people find deep fulfillment in engaging activities.
• Key idea: Happiness is found in complete absorption in meaningful work or hobbies.