How to Avoid Stress and Stay Happy

Happiness is a subjective experience, varying from person to person, with some associating it with positive emotions, freedom, or achieving goals. It enhances our abilities, elevates mood, and improves our well-being. Various philosophical theories define happiness differently: Hedonism focuses on pleasure, Desire Theory on fulfillment, and Objective List Theory on objective achievements. Authentic Happiness combines these, adding engagement and meaning to life. Seligman’s PEMRA theory includes accomplishment and positive relationships as key to happiness. Psychologists identify seven key drivers of happiness: security, health, emotions, engagement, achievement, relationships, and life meaning, influenced by human desires and external factors.