Psychologists have turned their attention to the science of happiness. They have made some interesting discoveries. I am paraphrasing here, but here’s a summary of the literature – or The Secrets to Happiness:
- Low expectations – Unhappiness comes from high expectations that don’t reflect reality. One way to avoid this disconnect is to not spend too much time thinking into the future. Focus on the here and now. Keep dreaming big, but don’t fixate on the future. Happiness = Expectations minus Reality
- Limited choices
- No judgements – and a corollary is don’t compare yourself or your situation to others