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Nguyễn Quỳnh Trâm Nguyễn Thị Ngọc Phương 09CNA06

The document discusses definitions of happiness, factors that correlate with happiness, and ways to achieve happiness. Happiness is defined biologically as the release of serotonin, psychologically as a state of well-being, and philosophically as living a good life. About 50% of happiness is determined by genes, 10-15% by life circumstances like status and health, and 40% by unknown factors. Attributes that correlate with happiness include relationships, marital and employment status, health, optimism, and having children. Some ways to achieve happiness are setting goals, working hard but avoiding being a workaholic, managing time and priorities, being grateful, socializing, forgiving others, being courageous, sharing happiness, smiling, and living a

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Nguyễn Quỳnh Trâm Nguyễn Thị Ngọc Phương 09CNA06

The document discusses definitions of happiness, factors that correlate with happiness, and ways to achieve happiness. Happiness is defined biologically as the release of serotonin, psychologically as a state of well-being, and philosophically as living a good life. About 50% of happiness is determined by genes, 10-15% by life circumstances like status and health, and 40% by unknown factors. Attributes that correlate with happiness include relationships, marital and employment status, health, optimism, and having children. Some ways to achieve happiness are setting goals, working hard but avoiding being a workaholic, managing time and priorities, being grateful, socializing, forgiving others, being courageous, sharing happiness, smiling, and living a

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Nguyễn Quỳnh

Trâm
Nguyễn Thị Ngọc
Phương
09CNA06
1. Definitions
2. Attributes that
correlate with happiness
3. Some ways to get
happiness
4. Conclusion
What is your idea of

happiness?
1. Definitions
Happiness is a state of
mind or feeling characterized
by contentment, love,
satisfaction,
pleasure or joy.
Biological view:
Happiness is mediated
through

the release of serotonin,


which is

so-called
happiness hormones.
Psychological view:
Happiness is a state of
well being;

this definition of happiness is

commonly associated with

experiencing pleasure or feeling


good.
One’s happiness depends on:

- About 50% of their genes.

- About 10- 15% : result of life


circumstances, such as:
socioeconomic status, marital
status, health, income and others.

- Remaining 40% : combination of


unknown factors.
Philosophical view:

Philosophers thinkers often


define

happiness in terms of living a


good life, or flourishing, rather
than simply

as an emotion or a state.
2. Attributes that correlate
with happiness:
 Relationships and social interactions.

 Marital status.

 Employment.

 Health.

Optimism.

Children.
Could you tell me some of

your tips to be happy in


life ?
3. Some ways to be
happy :
These are 10 simple and popular tips :
1. Set short-term and
long-term goals but SMART
- Specific
- Measurable
- Achievable
- Relevant
- Timed
2. Work hard but not a
workaholic

3.Manage time and priorities

4.Be grateful and appreciate


what you have: strongness
and weakness .
5.Socialise and interact with others
as much as possible : families,
friends , colleagues…

6.Forgive the others’ mistakes.

7.Be more courageous !

8.Share happiness with each other.


9. Always smile whatever
happens.

10. Live in a healthy life and relax.


4. Conclusion
“ Each morning, when I open my
eyes I say to myself : I, not events,
have the power to make me happy or
unhappy today. I can choose which it
shall be. Yesterday is dead , tomorrow
hasn’t arrive yet. I have just one day ,
today, and I’m going to be happy in it “
_Groucho
Marx_

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