A Mathematical Guide to Happiness

A Mathematical Guide to Happiness

  Although math may not be your thing, it can be pretty relevant to use as a guide to happiness. Happiness is unique to each of us, and is a result of a combination of different internal and external circumstances that provide us value and fulfilment. For some of us, family is everything. Whereas for others, work takes a priority. The way I see it, there is no right or wrong here. The important thing is you know what makes you most happy, and then experience it over and over again. And that’s where simple math can help. No lengthy formulas at this stage, just a few steps and a simple pie chart to help you map out the areas of your life deserve special attention. Your Guide To Happiness Pie Chart: Family: We are brought into this world and raised by our families; because of this they become one of our largest sources of learning, love and support. We do not choose our family nor control them. We do not choose our parents, our siblings and even in some cultures, our partners.  What we can do however, is have influence over the type of relationship we have with those family members. Research affirms that the quality of family relationships is more important than the size or composition of the family.  Whether positive or negative you may choose to learn and lean on them, otherwise may need to search for ways to separate or learn from their negatives. Social: Humans are social by nature.  We rely on the emotional connections from one another for love, support, entertainment and comfort....