ENGLISH PROJECT

THE SCIENCE OF HAPPINESS

BY:-
1. PRIYANSHU
2. SURAJ MANDAL
3. SHIVANJAYA TRIPATHI
4. HARSH

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We sincerely extend our deepest gratitude to our
principal DR. UPASANA YADAV for providing us
with all the facilities and kind moral support for
carrying out this project work.
We would like to express our special thanks of
gratitude to our teacher MRS CHANDRALEKHA
MA’AM who gave us the golden opportunity to do
this wonderful project on The Science Of Happiness
which also helped us in doing a lot of research and
we came to know about so many new things.
We would also like to thank our parents and friends
who helped us a lot in finishing this project within
the limited time.

INTRODUCTION
Happiness is an emotional state characterized by feelings of joy, satisfaction,
contentment, and fulfilment. While happiness has many different definitions, it is
often described as involving positive emotions and life satisfaction. 

When most people talk about happiness, they might be talking about how they feel
in the present moment, or they might be referring to a more general sense of how
they feel about life overall.

Because happiness tends to be such a broadly defined term, psychologists and other
social scientists typically use the term 'subjective well-being' when they talk about
this emotional state. Just as it sounds, subjective well-being tends to focus on an
individual's overall personal feelings about their life in the present.

While perceptions of happiness may be different from one person to the next, there
are some key signs that psychologists look for when measuring and assessing
happiness.

Some key signs of happiness include:

 Feeling like you are living the life you wanted

 Feeling that the conditions of your life are good
 Feeling that you have accomplished (or will accomplish) what you want in life
 Feeling satisfied with your life
 Feeling positive more than negative

Some people seem to have a naturally higher baseline for happiness—one

large-scale study of more than 2,000 twins suggested that around 50% of
overall life satisfaction was due to genetics, 10% to external events, and 40%
to individual activities.
So while you might not be able to control what your “base level” of happiness
is, there are things that you can do to make your life happier and more
fulfilling. Even the happiest of individuals can feel down from time to time
and happiness is something that all people need to consciously pursue.
 Happiness has long been recognized as a critical part of health and well-being.
The "pursuit of happiness" is even given as an inalienable right in the U.S.
Declaration of Independence. Our understanding of what will bring happiness,
however, has shifted over time.

Type of Happiness -
Happiness is something we’re all striving for. Most of us say that all we want for
our children, our friends and ourselves is to be Happy. Happiness is also
incredibly difficult to define. It looks different to everyone. One person’s
happiness might not match another’s. There are so many different types of
happiness because “happiness” is only an umbrella term for a range of positive
feelings. Some studies have even shown that the different types of happy feelings
result in different health benefits.

The Base Level Types of Happiness

 1. Pride :- Pride is a short-lived type of happiness that can be
directed at yourself or others. It means feeling happy because you
have achieved something.

2. Excitement:- Excitement is a type of happiness brought on

by looking forward to something. Imagine a child on the night
before Christmas. The happiness they feel is directed towards the
future. They know what is coming will be good, so they’re pre-
emptively happy.

3. Joy:- Joy is a very simple type of momentary happiness we can

all understand. You feel joy when you see or do something you
like. It is a feeling of warm satisfaction and pleasure . 

4. Humor:- One of the easiest types of happiness to achieve might be

humor. Laughter can be hard to deny and boosts our mood significantly.
Even when we’re feeling far from happy, humor can bring us back.

The Mid-Level Types of Happiness

This middle-range tends to be what we use to answer the question “how are
you?”. These feelings aren’t fleeting but also don’t represent your entire life.
When you say you’re doing well, you’re likely to be feeling one of these types of
happiness.
5. Optimism
When you believe good things will come your way, you’re feeling optimistic, a type of
happiness. You may have no evidence of this, but based on how the past looks,
you feel hopeful that good things are on the way. Your happiness is brought on
by feelings of hopefulness for the future.
Optimism is a type of happiness that relies on the belief that positivity will
outweigh any negativity to come.

6. Gratitude
Gratitude, unlike optimism, is founded in the moment. It is an appreciative type of
happiness. You’ll feel gratitude when you take note of something you’re
appreciative of. When you’re grateful for the things you’ve been given in life,
from material possessions to the people who surround you, you’ll feel
undeniably happy.
Gratitude might also be brought on by comparison to others who are less fortunate.
We are happy to have what we do because we know that others might not be
so lucky.

The Highest Level Types of Happiness

The deepest-rooted types of happiness are often difficult to explain or measure.
They’re often also difficult to achieve. These are certain forms of happiness that
are unwavering. They aren’t impacted by the comings and goings of life. Not
everyone is fortunate enough to experience these types of happiness, and they
are much more common in older people.

7. Love
Happiness in the form of love is considered one of the deepest types of
happiness. Love comes in many forms and isn’t exclusive to romantic interests.
Having familial or platonic love is more than enough. Love as a form of
happiness feels like security. When we feel loved, we feel valuable.

8. Fulfillment
When we achieve our life goals, we have a sense of fulfillment that can’t be
undone. This type of happiness is deep and can even be spiritual – arriving at
your true calling. When you’ve reached your true life purpose, happiness will
become a default state. You have no internal conflicts or a sense of longing,
bringing you true peacefulness.

How to Be a Happier Person :-

1. Get Regular Exercise -> Exercise is good for both your body and mind.
Physical activity is linked to a range of physical and psychological benefits
including improved mood.

2. Show Gratitude -> In one study, participants were asked to engage in a

writing exercise for 10 to 20 minutes each night before bed.11 Some were
instructed to write about daily hassles, some about neutral events, and some
about things they were grateful for.

3. Find a Sense of Purpose -> Research has found that people who
feel like they have a purpose have better well-being and feel more
fulfilled. A sense of purpose
 involves seeing your life as having goals, direction, and meaning. It
may help improve happiness by promoting healthier behaviors.

CONCLUSION
The scientific breakdown of happiness is more than increased levels of
positive hormones like dopamine, endorphins, and serotonin.
According to researchers from top universities such as Harvard, Yale, and
the University of California, happiness also involves how we behave and
choose to act.
It is explained that many people struggle with self-compassion due to the
social value of criticism and punishing one's self for failures or setbacks.
Practicing self-compassion includes living in the present and not worrying
about the future; understanding that failure is a part of life and success, and

the inner critic should be silenced by a self-supporter.

‘HAPPINESS DEPENDS UPON OURSELF’

HAPPINESS IS NOT SOMETHING READY

MADE;
IT COMES FROM YOUR OWN ACTIONS.
- The 14th Dalai Lam
 BIBLIOGRAPHY

• https://www.verywellmind.com

• https://news.cornell.edu

• www.google.com

• https://www.rcsi.com/positivepsychology