Happiness Flashcards
1
Q
Cautions about seeking happiness
A
- Think positive delusion, more important about how you react
- habituation
- perfectionism
- Overthinking
- Uncontrolled emotions
2
Q
Types of happiness
A
- Sensory happiness/ relief of discomfort
- noble/meaningful
- Unconditional
3
Q
Calm and contentment circuitry of happiness
A
GABA, serotonin NT’s
Externally from alcohol, new surroundings
Internally mindfullness
4
Q
Excitement pleasure circuitry
A
Dopamine driven
Very short term and unsustainable
Is powerful and addicting
5
Q
Relationship/commitment circuitry
A
Highest form potentially of happiness
