The surprising science of happiness!

In this video we look into the formula of happiness and whether happiness is determined by our genes, or there are ways we could change our happiness level. What are the components of Happiness and how much is the influence of each component. What are the practical ways to boost our happiness. We look into research of Sonja Lyubomirsky and the concept she developed and named The Happiness Pie.

0:00 Introduction
0:15 What advantages do happy people have in life?
0:46 What factors determine our happiness?
1:03 How much impact does genetics have on happiness?
1:47 What are circumstantial factors and how they influence happiness?
3:21 How much intentional activities affect happiness?
4:24 Tips to maximize effects of intentional activities
6:12 Is happiness pie factual?
6:48 Conclusion

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