Human happiness is not an exact measurement that can be calculated. Happiness is based upon feelings at the specific time of day. Psychologists study positive psychology to better understand the human brain and why a person is happy instead of sad. Some psychologists believe that “being happier is not always better” for many reasons (Begley 455). The human brain is a complex structure that psychologists are just starting to understand. While there is a need in humans lives to feel happiness, it should not be the only emotion we feel. The need is there in order to help humans live a fulfilling and meaningful life in the end. Multiple feelings are needed in order to feel like a person is leading their best life. Every human will experience much
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If a person never experiences any negative emotions there would never be an appreciation for when we experience happiness. When a person is in a negative mood they “become more analytical, more critical, and more innovative” (Begley 456). Psychologists are now studying a new type of psychology, positive psychology, which is the study of mental heartiness rather than mental diseases or disorders (Wallis). Psychologists are “studying happiness as seriously as they did pathological states such as depression” because happiness is still a pathological state (Begley 455). Happiness may not be considered a pathological state to some people because it is more common and a need to be happy.The negative emotions a person feels helps develop their self as a person who is more understanding of those around them and what they go …show more content…
Although most people associate gratitude with happiness, there is the leading up to gratitude that can be unpleasant at times. The “gratification that comes from an endurance event such as a marathon” may not always be joyous (Seligman 1380). For example, when training for a marathon the work is hard, and takes a good bit of time and effort to train for a marathon. A “key characteristic about gratification is that it engages us fully” and requires our fully brain (Seligman 1380). Some people may steer away from gratification though because “no shortcuts exist to gratification” (Seligman 1380). Instant gratification is what some humans look for, but that does not always make
If a person never experiences any negative emotions there would never be an appreciation for when we experience happiness. When a person is in a negative mood they “become more analytical, more critical, and more innovative” (Begley 456). Psychologists are now studying a new type of psychology, positive psychology, which is the study of mental heartiness rather than mental diseases or disorders (Wallis). Psychologists are “studying happiness as seriously as they did pathological states such as depression” because happiness is still a pathological state (Begley 455). Happiness may not be considered a pathological state to some people because it is more common and a need to be happy.The negative emotions a person feels helps develop their self as a person who is more understanding of those around them and what they go …show more content…
Although most people associate gratitude with happiness, there is the leading up to gratitude that can be unpleasant at times. The “gratification that comes from an endurance event such as a marathon” may not always be joyous (Seligman 1380). For example, when training for a marathon the work is hard, and takes a good bit of time and effort to train for a marathon. A “key characteristic about gratification is that it engages us fully” and requires our fully brain (Seligman 1380). Some people may steer away from gratification though because “no shortcuts exist to gratification” (Seligman 1380). Instant gratification is what some humans look for, but that does not always make