Comments on: The Science of Happiness: Your Happiness Set Point http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/the-science-of-happiness-your-happiness-set-point/ Good Habits for a Great Life! Thu, 24 May 2012 15:11:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: 5 Myths of Happiness that lead to Unfulfillment | Todd Glassberg http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/the-science-of-happiness-your-happiness-set-point/comment-page-1/#comment-12743 5 Myths of Happiness that lead to Unfulfillment | Todd Glassberg Wed, 31 Aug 2011 22:07:14 +0000 http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/the-science-of-happiness-your-happiness-set-point/#comment-12743 [...] or you’re not and while it is true that as much as 50% of our happiness level is determined by our set point, research reveals that ample opportunity exists for us to affect our happiness through some [...] [...] or you’re not and while it is true that as much as 50% of our happiness level is determined by our set point, research reveals that ample opportunity exists for us to affect our happiness through some [...]

]]> By: Dr. Jennifer Howard http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/the-science-of-happiness-your-happiness-set-point/comment-page-1/#comment-5403 Dr. Jennifer Howard Thu, 18 Jun 2009 22:42:04 +0000 http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/the-science-of-happiness-your-happiness-set-point/#comment-5403 Yes, “just because your happiness set point cannot be changed, doesn’t mean that your happiness level cannot be changed.” As a psychotherapist and spiritual teacher, working in the field of personal development for over 20 years, I’ve seen people create happy lives in the face of impossible circumstances. With a commitment to working on and integrating your childhood difficulties you can create changes that last. Knowing your own system on the levels of body, emotion, mind and spirit does help you create a happier life. The commitment to intentionally taking good care of yourself helps you step into a mature relationship with your deeper self. Dr. Jennifer Howard http://www.DrJenniferHoward.com Yes, “just because your happiness set point cannot be changed, doesn’t mean that your happiness level cannot be changed.” As a psychotherapist and spiritual teacher, working in the field of personal development for over 20 years, I’ve seen people create happy lives in the face of impossible circumstances. With a commitment to working on and integrating your childhood difficulties you can create changes that last. Knowing your own system on the levels of body, emotion, mind and spirit does help you create a happier life. The commitment to intentionally taking good care of yourself helps you step into a mature relationship with your deeper self.

Dr. Jennifer Howard
http://www.DrJenniferHoward.com

]]> By: Jeff http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/the-science-of-happiness-your-happiness-set-point/comment-page-1/#comment-5398 Jeff Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:47:05 +0000 http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/the-science-of-happiness-your-happiness-set-point/#comment-5398 @Sean - Glad you picked up a copy! I'll be anxious to hear your thoughts. Also, I like how you got it at a bargain! @Sean – Glad you picked up a copy! I’ll be anxious to hear your thoughts. Also, I like how you got it at a bargain!

]]> By: Sean http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/the-science-of-happiness-your-happiness-set-point/comment-page-1/#comment-5387 Sean Thu, 18 Jun 2009 01:11:29 +0000 http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/the-science-of-happiness-your-happiness-set-point/#comment-5387 I've got a copy of the book now! I am trying to not read through it bit by bit, taking my time to enjoy it. I do love the employee discount for the bookstore, especially since i am only working there about 2 days per month! .-= Sean´s last blog ..<a href="http://simpleproductivity.com/how-to-simply-write/" rel="nofollow">How to Simply Write</a> =-. I’ve got a copy of the book now!

I am trying to not read through it bit by bit, taking my time to enjoy it. I do love the employee discount for the bookstore, especially since i am only working there about 2 days per month!
.-= Sean´s last blog ..How to Simply Write =-.

]]> By: Livingmylifedebtfree http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/the-science-of-happiness-your-happiness-set-point/comment-page-1/#comment-5344 Livingmylifedebtfree Fri, 12 Jun 2009 01:28:34 +0000 http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/the-science-of-happiness-your-happiness-set-point/#comment-5344 I'm glad to see an article about how being happy takes determination and effort. One of my favorite quotes is "Happiness is a decision you make, not an emotion you feel."(I heard that from Joel Osteen)I think many of us would have saved ourselves a lot of heartache if we had been told this growing up. <abbr><em><abbr><em>Read Livingmylifedebtfree´s latest article - <a href="http://www.livingmylifedebtfree.com/ways-to-save61-cancel-or-reduce-your-cable.html" rel="nofollow">Ways to Save:#61 Cancel or Reduce your Cable</a></em></abbr></abbr></em> I’m glad to see an article about how being happy takes determination and effort. One of my favorite quotes is “Happiness is a decision you make, not an emotion you feel.”(I heard that from Joel Osteen)I think many of us would have saved ourselves a lot of heartache if we had been told this growing up.

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]]> By: Jeff http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/the-science-of-happiness-your-happiness-set-point/comment-page-1/#comment-5342 Jeff Thu, 11 Jun 2009 21:18:00 +0000 http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/the-science-of-happiness-your-happiness-set-point/#comment-5342 @Positively - The book says that as far as scientists can tell, the set point is unchangeable. However, even if your set point is low, that doesn't mean you can't overcome it. It just might take you a little more effort than it would someone else. You can override your genetics and please remember that the set point only accounts for 50% of your happiness level. You still have a lot you can do! @Helena - I know what you mean. The good news is that by applying the intentional happiness activities as described in the book, you can create a lasting happiness. We experience the peaks and valleys because we seek happiness in the wrong ways. @Sean - You totally get it! Focusing on the 40% is where we need to be. You can definitely make a lot of difference in your life with just a little conscious effort. Thanks for taking the time to leave such great comments! @Positively – The book says that as far as scientists can tell, the set point is unchangeable. However, even if your set point is low, that doesn’t mean you can’t overcome it. It just might take you a little more effort than it would someone else. You can override your genetics and please remember that the set point only accounts for 50% of your happiness level. You still have a lot you can do!

@Helena – I know what you mean. The good news is that by applying the intentional happiness activities as described in the book, you can create a lasting happiness. We experience the peaks and valleys because we seek happiness in the wrong ways.

@Sean – You totally get it! Focusing on the 40% is where we need to be. You can definitely make a lot of difference in your life with just a little conscious effort.

Thanks for taking the time to leave such great comments!

]]> By: Sean http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/the-science-of-happiness-your-happiness-set-point/comment-page-1/#comment-5340 Sean Thu, 11 Jun 2009 19:26:15 +0000 http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/the-science-of-happiness-your-happiness-set-point/#comment-5340 I like it. Many of us are made to feel that it is entirely our fault for not being able to be happy much of the time. This really helps in that it alleviates some of the self blaming guilt associated with such thoughts. On the other side; while it helps lift the "my fault" burden off of the afflicted, it is still the 40% from intentional activity which shifts the whole thing. We need to consciously make efforts to increase the happiness of ourselves and others. I like it. Many of us are made to feel that it is entirely our fault for not being able to be happy much of the time. This really helps in that it alleviates some of the self blaming guilt associated with such thoughts.

On the other side; while it helps lift the “my fault” burden off of the afflicted, it is still the 40% from intentional activity which shifts the whole thing. We need to consciously make efforts to increase the happiness of ourselves and others.

]]> By: Helena http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/the-science-of-happiness-your-happiness-set-point/comment-page-1/#comment-5339 Helena Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:16:13 +0000 http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/the-science-of-happiness-your-happiness-set-point/#comment-5339 This does make a lot of sense to me. It certainly goes a long way toward explaining why no matter how hard I try to intentionally be a happier person, I always end up sinking back to some level of happiness mediocrity. <abbr><em><abbr><em>Read Helena´s latest article - <a href="http://www.helenaritchie.com/blog/remembering-my-grandmother" rel="nofollow">Remembering My Grandmother</a></em></abbr></abbr></em> This does make a lot of sense to me. It certainly goes a long way toward explaining why no matter how hard I try to intentionally be a happier person, I always end up sinking back to some level of happiness mediocrity.

Read Helena´s latest article – Remembering My Grandmother

]]> By: Positively Present http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/the-science-of-happiness-your-happiness-set-point/comment-page-1/#comment-5338 Positively Present Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:53:31 +0000 http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/the-science-of-happiness-your-happiness-set-point/#comment-5338 The idea of the happiness set point makes sense, but it also makes me nervous. I've spent the majority of my life (okay, everything up until the last 6 months) being a pretty unhappy, self-destructive person. Does that mean that is my happiness set point and that whatever happiness I've recently discovered is temporary? Or is it possible to change the set point if you really, really want to? Hmm.... <abbr><em><abbr><em>Read Positively Present´s latest article - <a href="http://www.positivelypresent.com/2009/06/put-your-feet-down-in-the-moment.html" rel="nofollow">dip your toes into the moment</a></em></abbr></abbr></em> The idea of the happiness set point makes sense, but it also makes me nervous. I’ve spent the majority of my life (okay, everything up until the last 6 months) being a pretty unhappy, self-destructive person. Does that mean that is my happiness set point and that whatever happiness I’ve recently discovered is temporary? Or is it possible to change the set point if you really, really want to? Hmm….

Read Positively Present´s latest article – dip your toes into the moment

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