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  • Posted By: thinktank @ 01/24/2008 5:56:15 AM

    Although I can see the logic behind being the relationship between competition and happiness, yet there is another theory that claims that happiness is independent of the degree of competition or environment and has more to do with the a person???s point of view and emotional training. There is a very interesting research conducted by International Institute of Management (IIM) titled Psychology of Happiness and Unhappiness - A case study of the mindset and behavior of happy and unhappy personalities.

    This paper explores the mindset and thinking patterns of happy and unhappy people. It helps us identify some of the key characteristics of their thinking and the impact that their behavior has on their emotional well-being and their lives. The paper, also propose a simple, yet effective strategy to help people lead a happier life.

    According to Med Yones, the president of the research, "By simply choosing to lead a happier lifestyle and continuously training your mind to think in positive patterns, you can improve your emotional well-being as well as the quality of your life immensely".

    The complete text of the study can be found on:
    http://www.lifehappiness.org/psychologyofhappiness/index.htm

  • Posted By: Seneca @ 12/10/2007 10:00:28 PM

    [I] put the question directly to myself: "Suppose that all your objects in life were realized; that all the changes in institutions and opinions which you are looking forward to, could be completely effected at this very instant: would this be a great joy and happiness to you?" And an irrepressible self-consciousness distinctly answered, "No!" ~John Stuart Mill, Autobiography, 1909

  • Posted By: Seneca @ 12/10/2007 9:56:48 PM

    "Happiness is a perfume which you cannot pour on someone without getting some on yourself."
    Ralph Waldo Emerson

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