PHIL 3160 – Philosophy of Happiness

What is it, how can we best pursue it, why should we? Supporting the study of these and related questions at Middle Tennessee State University and beyond. "Examining the concept of human happiness and its application in everyday living as discussed since antiquity by philosophers, psychologists, writers, spiritual leaders, and contributors to pop culture."

Saturday, May 20, 2023

HALT: fulfillment, not “happiness”

"…People who are fulfilled don't overreact to emotional highs or lows. They are able to appreciate that just as the seasons come and go, so do our emotions.

I recommend the HALT model to my patients as a way to avoid allowing their feelings to get the best of them…"

https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2023/05/19/fulfilled-life-happiness-strategies/?utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=wp_main&crl8_id=578b8841-7e01-400b-aa70-7b1c6817deb0
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