HAPPINESS2014 Teen Camp

Melodi ya Tshwane Sunday School

WHAT IS HAPPINESS?

• Happiness is a state of well-being characterized by positive or pleasant emotions.

• It ranges from contentment to intense joy.

• International day of happiness

–> 20 March

WHY SHOULD WE BE HAPPY?

Happy people:

•Earn higher incomes

•Set and achieve aggressive goals

•Experience less stress

•Are more energetic

•Healthier and live longer

•Make others happier

• Positive emotion

• Engagement

• Relationships

• Meaning

• Achievement

WHAT MAKES US HAPPY? – PERMA MODEL

FOUR TYPES OF HAPPINESS

THINGS YOU CAN DO TO BE HAPPIER

• Practice gratitude

• Exercise

• Get enough sleep

• Positive experiences

• Spend time with friends

• Help others

• Smile and laugh