Comments on: The Science of Happiness: How To Get The Most Out Of Life http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/the-science-of-happiness-how-to-get-the-most-out-of-life/ Tips, Motivation, and Resources for Living Life to the Fullest! Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:41:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Jeff http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/the-science-of-happiness-how-to-get-the-most-out-of-life/comment-page-1/#comment-5327 Jeff Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:12:01 +0000 http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/the-science-of-happiness-how-to-get-the-most-out-of-life/#comment-5327 @Sean - Realizing that what you've done in the past has only produced temporary happiness, puts you right where you need to be to receive the message in "The How of Happiness". It is a great read! @Craig - You definitely have to be ready to implement the strategies in the book in order to experience any benefits from them. I'm sure all authors hand-pick examples that support their position, but Lyubomirsky also offers over 40 pages of references to research studies, other books and scientific articles that back up her strategies. Thanks for chiming in with your thoughts! @Sean – Realizing that what you’ve done in the past has only produced temporary happiness, puts you right where you need to be to receive the message in “The How of Happiness”. It is a great read!

@Craig – You definitely have to be ready to implement the strategies in the book in order to experience any benefits from them. I’m sure all authors hand-pick examples that support their position, but Lyubomirsky also offers over 40 pages of references to research studies, other books and scientific articles that back up her strategies.

Thanks for chiming in with your thoughts!

]]> By: Craig http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/the-science-of-happiness-how-to-get-the-most-out-of-life/comment-page-1/#comment-5323 Craig Tue, 09 Jun 2009 21:21:07 +0000 http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/the-science-of-happiness-how-to-get-the-most-out-of-life/#comment-5323 @Jeff To be honest, I read the book last year and don't remember the suggestions they said to try. A lot has to do with your mental state beforehand and attitude overall. Especially with something like money. Every example is great, but of course those are single picked examples, not necessarily the norm. Either way, I highly recommend the book, it really was an interesting read. @Jeff To be honest, I read the book last year and don’t remember the suggestions they said to try. A lot has to do with your mental state beforehand and attitude overall. Especially with something like money. Every example is great, but of course those are single picked examples, not necessarily the norm. Either way, I highly recommend the book, it really was an interesting read.

]]> By: Sean http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/the-science-of-happiness-how-to-get-the-most-out-of-life/comment-page-1/#comment-5322 Sean Tue, 09 Jun 2009 21:00:23 +0000 http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/the-science-of-happiness-how-to-get-the-most-out-of-life/#comment-5322 I will definitely be getting this book now. Through changing my circumstances I have found ways to be happy.....temporarily. Over the years I have realized that any lasting happiness comes from my own activities, connections with others, and my perspective of events. I am looking forward to the rest of this series. The intentional activities part has me fascinated. <abbr><em><abbr><em>Read Sean´s latest article - <a href="http://simpleproductivity.com/?p=54" rel="nofollow">How to Work Effectively at Home!</a></em></abbr></abbr></em> I will definitely be getting this book now.

Through changing my circumstances I have found ways to be happy…..temporarily. Over the years I have realized that any lasting happiness comes from my own activities, connections with others, and my perspective of events.

I am looking forward to the rest of this series. The intentional activities part has me fascinated.

Read Sean´s latest article – How to Work Effectively at Home!

]]> By: Jeff http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/the-science-of-happiness-how-to-get-the-most-out-of-life/comment-page-1/#comment-5321 Jeff Tue, 09 Jun 2009 20:34:49 +0000 http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/the-science-of-happiness-how-to-get-the-most-out-of-life/#comment-5321 @Craig - I guess nothing in life is truly guaranteed. However, Lyubomirsky has made the science of happiness her whole life's pursuit. She has a lot of research and other scientists backing up her claims. I'm curious, did you give the suggestions in the book a try? What was your experience? As far as lottery winners go, I'm sure that not all of them end up broke and miserable, but many do. Check out <a href="http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/SavingandDebt/SaveMoney/8lotteryWinnersWhoLostTheirMillions.aspx" rel="nofollow">this article</a> for some examples. Regardless of how much money you have or don't have, there are certain principles to live by if you want to be happy. I think this book can be very helpful in discovering the right things to do. @Craig – I guess nothing in life is truly guaranteed. However, Lyubomirsky has made the science of happiness her whole life’s pursuit. She has a lot of research and other scientists backing up her claims.

I’m curious, did you give the suggestions in the book a try? What was your experience?

As far as lottery winners go, I’m sure that not all of them end up broke and miserable, but many do. Check out this article for some examples.

Regardless of how much money you have or don’t have, there are certain principles to live by if you want to be happy. I think this book can be very helpful in discovering the right things to do.

]]> By: Craig http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/the-science-of-happiness-how-to-get-the-most-out-of-life/comment-page-1/#comment-5319 Craig Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:22:23 +0000 http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/the-science-of-happiness-how-to-get-the-most-out-of-life/#comment-5319 I read that book last year and enjoyed the case studies and how certain things can add to your overall happiness but it's not guaranteed and everyone is different. For example when they say a lot of lottery winners they poll are not happy. Everyone is different and happiness is subjective but whatever you consider to make you happy you need to go for it and get the most out of life, because it is true, life is short, and make the most out of it. I read that book last year and enjoyed the case studies and how certain things can add to your overall happiness but it’s not guaranteed and everyone is different. For example when they say a lot of lottery winners they poll are not happy. Everyone is different and happiness is subjective but whatever you consider to make you happy you need to go for it and get the most out of life, because it is true, life is short, and make the most out of it.

]]> By: Jeff http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/the-science-of-happiness-how-to-get-the-most-out-of-life/comment-page-1/#comment-5318 Jeff Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:47:26 +0000 http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/the-science-of-happiness-how-to-get-the-most-out-of-life/#comment-5318 @Positively - I certainly found this book to be very worthwhile. In fact, I think it will prove to be one of the most valuable books I've read and I don't say that lightly. I have not read Geography of Bliss, but I'll look into it. I have a lot more I want to do with The How of Happiness first. Thanks for the tip! @Brad - I'm glad you found this information useful and thanks for sharing it on FaceBook! I always appreciate the help in spreading the word about my site. @John - It is a little weird to think that 50% of our happiness is set, but the key is to focus on the 40% you can control. Think of the set-point as a starting point, not a hole you have to crawl out. Some of us start with a higher level of happiness and don't have to work as hard to be happier. Others of us have to put a little more effort into being happy. Several physiological matters work in a similar manner such as weight control, blood pressure and cholesterol. I plan to write more about the set-point soon, so please check back. Thanks for sharing your thoughts! @Positively – I certainly found this book to be very worthwhile. In fact, I think it will prove to be one of the most valuable books I’ve read and I don’t say that lightly. I have not read Geography of Bliss, but I’ll look into it. I have a lot more I want to do with The How of Happiness first. Thanks for the tip!

@Brad – I’m glad you found this information useful and thanks for sharing it on FaceBook! I always appreciate the help in spreading the word about my site.

@John – It is a little weird to think that 50% of our happiness is set, but the key is to focus on the 40% you can control. Think of the set-point as a starting point, not a hole you have to crawl out. Some of us start with a higher level of happiness and don’t have to work as hard to be happier. Others of us have to put a little more effort into being happy. Several physiological matters work in a similar manner such as weight control, blood pressure and cholesterol. I plan to write more about the set-point soon, so please check back.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

]]> By: Is it ever enough? | Tomasz Gorecki | Debt In Your 20's Is The Kiss of Death http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/the-science-of-happiness-how-to-get-the-most-out-of-life/comment-page-1/#comment-5317 Is it ever enough? | Tomasz Gorecki | Debt In Your 20's Is The Kiss of Death Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:04:37 +0000 http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/the-science-of-happiness-how-to-get-the-most-out-of-life/#comment-5317 [...] If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!Inspired post by The Science of Happiness [...] [...] If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!Inspired post by The Science of Happiness [...]

]]> By: John http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/the-science-of-happiness-how-to-get-the-most-out-of-life/comment-page-1/#comment-5316 John Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:59:11 +0000 http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/the-science-of-happiness-how-to-get-the-most-out-of-life/#comment-5316 But still 50% of our hapiness is inherited. How does that work? If I have an unhappy father and a happy mother, does that mean I am somewhere in between? Which factors contribute to the inherited hapiness set-point? But still 50% of our hapiness is inherited. How does that work? If I have an unhappy father and a happy mother, does that mean I am somewhere in between? Which factors contribute to the inherited hapiness set-point?

]]> By: Brad @ Enemy of Debt http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/the-science-of-happiness-how-to-get-the-most-out-of-life/comment-page-1/#comment-5314 Brad @ Enemy of Debt Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:17:27 +0000 http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/the-science-of-happiness-how-to-get-the-most-out-of-life/#comment-5314 Definitely a book I plan to buy! Thanks for the great blog post! I posted it to my facebook to share with others. <abbr><em><abbr><em>Read Brad @ Enemy of Debt´s latest article - <a href="http://www.enemyofdebt.com/2009/06/without-a-diploma/" rel="nofollow">No College Degree Equates To Poverty And A Life Of Debt?</a></em></abbr></abbr></em> Definitely a book I plan to buy! Thanks for the great blog post! I posted it to my facebook to share with others.

Read Brad @ Enemy of Debt´s latest article – No College Degree Equates To Poverty And A Life Of Debt?

]]> By: Positively Present http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/the-science-of-happiness-how-to-get-the-most-out-of-life/comment-page-1/#comment-5313 Positively Present Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:20:55 +0000 http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/the-science-of-happiness-how-to-get-the-most-out-of-life/#comment-5313 I've been on the verge of buying this book so many times and now I'm definitely going to pick it up. It sounds so interesting! Have you read The Geography of Bliss? If you liked this one, you might like that. It's really good! <abbr><em><abbr><em>Read Positively Present´s latest article - <a href="http://www.positivelypresent.com/2009/06/trust-oh-what-a-heavy-word-so-loaded-with-implications-and-complications.html" rel="nofollow">trust me: to be happy you need to trust</a></em></abbr></abbr></em> I’ve been on the verge of buying this book so many times and now I’m definitely going to pick it up. It sounds so interesting! Have you read The Geography of Bliss? If you liked this one, you might like that. It’s really good!

Read Positively Present´s latest article – trust me: to be happy you need to trust

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