Happiness Set Point
when we are too happy or unhappy, our internal biological regulators try to bring happiness levels back to a genetically determined set point
Bottom-up theories of happiness
life’s circumstances influence happiness
Top-down theories of happiness
happiness levels begin in ourselves and they effect how we view life’s circumstances
Flow
happiness levels begin in ourselves and they effect how we view life’s circumstances
Mindfulness
heightened state of awareness of what is occurring in the present
Savoring
applying mindful awareness to enjoyment experiences