5 Methods To Find Happiness (scientifically proven)

Question 1

Happiness is a state.
By Center for Healthy Minds at the University of Wisconsin

Answer 1

Find well-being every day.
Happiness is directly linked to your contentment.
Happiness depends upon ourselves - Aristotle

Question 2

1. Resilience - process of adaptation to adversity

Answer 2

Overcoming challenges - bouncing back quickly and learning from it, instead of letting yourself be crushed by the difficulties that never fail to arrive.
• Fasting, austerities, penance,
• Rise above body centric, self centered thoughts and through introspection realize that you are aatma. Identify as Akshar part of Brahm

Question 3

2. Positive Thinking - appreciate the good sides of life, without abandoning any form of critical thinking

Answer 3

Pay attention to good things and not bad things.
- Mindfully stay in the present “this moment is crappy, period.” Next one will be better.
- Pust suffering into the past and stay in the feeling of desire fulfilled.

Question 4

3. Generosity - a giving attitude

Answer 4

Be happy by making others happy. Create a routine of selfless acts. Making others happier will put you on the path to happiness
- Do Nishkam Seva
- Give without expecting anything in return from humans. From God more Seva

Question 5

4. Gratitude - help us have better social interactions and more beautiful memories

Answer 5

Express thankfulness for what you have received. Deeper gratitude leads to unconditional love and Seva
- Know God’s Daya & mahima
- Accept Him as the harta-karta

Question 6

5. Balance - keeping all aspects of life in checks and balances. Adaptability

Answer 6

Know to set limits in areas of work, time management, personal demands and attention to others.
- Follow His aagna
- Serve God, His Santos and haribhagtoos

Question 7

Work involved in changing your happiness level

Answer 7

Have a daily routine :
5-6amvigorous work out
Prayer - at least 1/2 hr
Creative work - Set intention for work - order of all your work must be 1) I serve God or glorify God - my work must please God. Bhagwan ne raji karva mate 2) I server others - seva in Satsang 3) I have a satisfying and enjoyable experience - stay detached 4) I make a living
Family time - block time to spend time with family members
Prioritize friendship - socialize
Work also involves- a) learn about the science b) change your habits c) share the ideas with others