Most of us know the famous quote “Follow your bliss….” coined by the great mythologist Joseph Campbell. I’ve always loved this idea but have honestly NEVER practiced it. I have a fairly practical orientation to life. I have responsibilities, a schedule, businesses to run, children to raise, appointments to keep, and an ongoing barrage of household tasks that never end. …
The Happiness Formula
I recently learned about the happiness formula based on scientific research from the field of Positive Psychology. This formula teaches that our daily happiness is somewhat predictable. The majority of our daily experiences of happiness (50%) are determined in the first 3 years of life by our parents, siblings, and caretakers. This is called our set point. Another 10-12% of our daily …